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Dispatch relayed a report of a tree blown down onto a power line and garage near Honeybee, resulting in a structural fire.
The county Highway Dept. reported that up to 2 inches of sleet and between a tenth and a quarter of an inch of freezing rain had accumulated across the county. The freezing rain coated trees and power lines. The weight of the ice downed trees and power lines across the northern part of the county leading to power outages there.
Tree limbs as big as a person's arm were blown down into a yard in Pine Knot. Power was out across the area.
Power lines and telephone lines were blown down near Stearns.
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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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Pine Knot, Kentucky
| City | Pine Knot |
| County | McCreary |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 42635 |
Multiple trees were blown down along KY Hwy 90. The trees took down powerlines.