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Rangeley Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Trees and power lines down
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Power restoration efforts planned into Saturday, if needed, after major storm - Lewiston Sun Journal
The southern coast of York County appears to be hardest hit by outages caused by wind and rain.
High winds, heavy rain could cause some flooding, power outages by week’s end - Portland Press Herald
The storm is forecast to sweep into Maine on Thursday night and last through the day Friday.
Car crash causes power outage in Oxford area - Lewiston Sun Journal
Oxford Plains Speedway loses power Saturday night, causing races to be delayed.
Holiday storm causes power outages, flooding and accidents - Portland Press Herald
The storm brough heavy snow to some areas, high wind gusts to others, but spared most of the state from widespread, long-running power outages.
What Maine is doing to tamp down the worst power outages in the nation - Lewiston Sun Journal
Maine continues to top most other states in the number and duration of power outages caused primarily by severe weather and downed trees, but regulators and utilities are aiming to improve upon that dubious distinction.
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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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Rangeley, Maine
City | Rangeley |
County | Franklin |
State | Maine (ME) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 04970 |
A severe thunderstorm downed numerous trees and power lines throughout Rangely.