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Poplarville Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Local emergency manager reported a tree downed onto a home by thunderstorm winds on South Pine in Poplarville. There were additional trees uprooted and powerlines downed nearby.
Local emergency manager reported a tree downed onto a home by thunderstorm winds on West Mcclendon near South Allen in Poplarville. There were also uprooted trees and powerlines downed in the nearby area.
Local emergency manager reported a tree downed onto a home by thunderstorm winds on Hyde Street near North Jackson Street in Poplarville. Trees were uprooted and powerlines downed in the nearby area.
Power lines down and power outages in and around Maxie.
A tornado traveled a two mile path north northeast of Poplarville uprooting several large trees and knocking down power lines. The tornado also moved a mobile home off of its blocks and tore off the steeple of a church.
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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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Poplarville, Mississippi
City | Poplarville |
County | Pearl River |
State | Mississippi (MS) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 39470 |
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