Power Outage in Portage, PA

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Power outage in Portage, Pennsylvania? Contact your local utility company.

Penelec
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(888) 544-4877 Report Online
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REA Energy Cooperative
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(724) 463-7273
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United Electric Cooperative Inc
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(800) 262-8959
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Portage Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

May 28, 2009 - Thunderstorm Wind

Thunderstorm winds estimated around 60 mph uprooted or broke off several trees and limbs in Portage Borough. Two homes, vehicles and fences all sustained damage. The also winds knocked down wires causing isolated power outages.

Portage - Portage

News

Power outage leaves Ebensburg, surrounding area in dark | News | tribdem.com

Ebensburg Borough and the surrounding area lost power before 10 a.m. Friday.

Feb 4, 2022

Power being restored in Portage County after severe weather causes outages

Power being restored in Portage County after severe weather causes outages.

Dec 11, 2021

User Comments…

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Power out on Kimberly ct

Dawn | August 03, 2022  

This is the third day the power has falln out we’re on old Porter Road

Mason | August 03, 2022  

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Power outage happen A few hours ago | May 28, 2021  

No power here for couple of hours. Off of Sarah Street behind the high school. Portage 46368

leticia guardiola | August 08, 2020  

is anyone else without power ..I m on paula ave

Daniel Muha | July 19, 2020  

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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.

Portage, Pennsylvania

City Portage
County Cambria
State Pennsylvania (PA)
Country United States
Zip Codes 15946

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