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A lightning strike caused 31 homes to lose power in Preston. Power was restored to all homes by 11 p.m. EDT that evening.
A severe thunderstorm knocked down a couple of trees and power lines in and around Preston.
The second severe thunderstorm of the day knocked down several more trees and wires across the southern tier of Caroline County. The wind damage though was worst when the first squall line came through. About 1,100 homes and businesses lost power because of the series of thunderstorms throughout the day on the 4th in Caroline County.
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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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Preston, Maryland
| City | Preston |
| County | Caroline |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 21655 |
A severe thunderstorm uprooted several trees, snapped others and tore down tree limbs along Marsh Creeek Road and Sunset Boulevard in Preston. Power lines were also knocked down and outages in the area lasted into the afternoon of the 22nd.