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The Wilcox County 911 Center reported that several trees and power lines were down, scattered about the county. Radar data indicates that storms and strong winds, likely of 60 mph or possibly greater, affected the far western part of the county from the northwest corner of the county west of Pineview to just south of Pitts in the southwest part of the county.
The Wilcox County Emergency Management Director and the Wilcox County 911 Center reported that several trees and power lines were down in the Pineview, Abbeville, and Rochelle areas. Much of the Pineview area was left without power. In addition, two delivery vehicles were blown off the road south of Rochelle.
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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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Pitts, Georgia
City | Pitts |
County | Wilcox |
State | Georgia (GA) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 31072 |
The Jones County 911 Center reported that two to three trees and two to three power lines were down in south central and central part of the county from near Postell to just north of James.