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McDowell firefighters, emergency personnel respond to fires, wrecks and more
Heavy rains, fires, wrecks and more kept McDowell emergency personnel busy over Veterans Day weekend.
Hurricane Nicole weakens to tropical depression, lashes Southeast with heavy rains
The storm has weakened to a tropical depression, but flooding remains a threat as dumps rain across Georgia.
Duke Energy urges customers in the Carolinas to prepare for potential impacts from Nicole | Duke Energy | News Center
Heavy rains and gusty winds are expected to accompany Tropical Storm Nicole as it passes through the Carolinas on Friday, bringing the potential for high winds, flooding and widespread power outages.
Thursday updates: Tropical Storm Nicole soaks Tampa Bay on way to north Florida Newspaper icon Email Plus Outline icon My Account icon
Nicole made landfall just south of Vero Beach as a Category 1 hurricane Thursday morning and has since weakened to a tropical storm.
Dominion Energy 13.97% rate increase proposed in South Carolina | wltx.com
If approved, the monthly bill of a residential customer using 1,000 kWh per month would rise to $18.55.
Hurricane Ian: Moore County ‘Very Fortunate’ After Seeing Minimal Impacts from Storm | News | thepilot.com
UPDATE (Oct. 2, 10 p.m.): Heavy rains and high winds from Hurricane Ian disrupted life in Moore County, at one point leaving nearly a quarter of the area’s electricity customers
Greensboro neighborhood dealing with power outages after storm | FOX8 WGHP Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Some people living in the Hamilton Forest neighborhood in Greensboro were without electricity and running water for nearly 72 hours. Around two dozen Duke Energy lineworkers restored the power in the community Monday afternoon. “We lose power very quickly, and it takes a while to get it back,” said Richard Ranieri, […]
Hurricane Ian Disaster Recovery Timeline: SBA Loan Assistance, SpaceX Starlink Internet Service Details - ChannelE2E: Technology News for MSPs & Channel PartnersChannelE2E: Technology News for MSPs & Channel Partners Hurricane Ian Disaster Recovery Timeline: SBA Loan Assistance, SpaceX Starlink Internet Service Details - ChannelE2E: Technology News for MSPs & Channel Partners
Hurricane Ian power outages impact 435,000 customers. U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) intros disaster loan assistance. SpaceX Starlink offers emergency Internet service.
Ian brings wet, windy conditions to NC coast as it arrives in Carolinas
Rain bands from Hurricane Ian lashed Southeastern North Carolina Friday as storm-driven waves brought heavy surf and erosion woes to area beaches.
As Ian Batters South, LI Prepares For Heavy Rain, Wind | Southampton, NY Patch
As Ian Batters South, LI Prepares For Heavy... - Southampton, NY - With all eyes on Hurricane Ian, LI is also expected to be slammed by unrelated heavy rains and winds, and maybe flash floods, this weekend.
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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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Rains, South Carolina
| City | Rains |
| County | Marion |
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 29589 |
A tree was reported down across power lines near the intersection of Highway 41 and Highway 9.