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Nicole’s remnants to bring heavy rain, tornado threat to eastern U.S. - The Washington Post The Washington Post Comment on this story ArrowRight GiftOutline Loading... Refresh
Heavy rain will fall from the Gulf Coast to Canada.
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After a car accident, Ather Sharif didn't know if he would ever work in tech again. Nearly a decade later, his app is revolutionizing how people in wheelchairs get around.
Voting goes mostly smoothly on Election Day as baseless fraud claims swirl | CNN Politics Close icon Politics
State and local elections officials said Tuesday's voting in the midterm elections went smoothly overall, with a few isolated problems reported, including in the key swing state of Arizona where issues with voting machines sparked baseless claims about fraud.
Amtrak trains between Penn Station and Philadelphia stopped, NJ Transit delayed Wednesday morning - ABC7 New York
The Wednesday morning commute got off to a rough start as Amtrak stopped some trains while New Jersey Transit was experiencing delays up to 45 minutes
Twitter Fumes Over Amtrak Outage Between NYC/Philly, NJ Transit Delays | Montgomery Daily Voice
Amtrak and New Jersey Transit commuters were off to a frustrating start Wednesday, Nov. 2.All Amtrak trains were stopped between New York Penn Station and Philadelphia, with delays of up to 45 minutes reported for NJT. Trains were in …
Thousands of NJ residents lose power in Hunterdon, Somerset
Another 2,500 customers are out in Somerset County.
How New York City’s 1977 Blackout Jump-Started the Hip-Hop Era – Rolling Stone
In an exclusive excerpt from the new book 'The Come Up: An Oral History of the Rise of Hip-Hop,' author Jonathan Abrams tells the origin story of the sonic revolution that became a global force.
Internet Outage: DMV And Nevada State Agency Offices Shut Down Internet Outage: DMV And Nevada State Agency Offices Shut Down Facebook Twitter Instagram
An apparent internet outage has caused Nevada DMV and other state agency offices to unexpectedly shut down today. Repair work is ongoing.
Electricity outages in Pa. could become more common due to severe weather Open Navigation Close Navigation
A new report from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission reveals a surprising thing. There were a record number of "reportable power outage events" during 20-21.
Raccoons cause 2 different power outages in Texas
One racoon had made its way into a substation transformer, causing an outage Monday night that left residents in Seguin, population 30,000 in the dark.
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Power Outage FAQs
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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Philadelphia, New York
| City | Philadelphia |
| County | Jefferson |
| State | New York (NY) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 13673 |
Occasional Power Outage in 19144
What happened? No lights, no nothing!
When is the power coming back on? And what’s the problem?
How long is the power going to be out in 19144
My boyfriend and I are on oxygen machines and the power went off in the middle of us using oxygen how long do you think this is a big