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Duke Energy reports outages in Pee Dee as severe weather rolls through | WPDE
Duke Energy Progress is reporting roughly 6,000 customers are dealing with power outages in the Pee Dee following severe weather. The outages are widespread in Florence and Williamsburg Counties. Duke Energy is reporting more than 3,200 homes in parts of South, East, and West Florence and in the Effingham area of the county Sunday afternoon following a thunderstorm that brought along with it high winds.
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What is Power Outage?
Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.
What Causes Power Outages?
- Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.
What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?
- Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
- Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
- Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
- Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.
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Olanta, South Carolina
| City | Olanta |
| County | Florence |
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 29114 |
A tree was reported down across a power line near the intersection of Olanta Highway and Old Number 4 Highway.