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Rehoboth Beach Power Outages Caused by Weather
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A lightning strike around Silver Lake caused about 600 homes and businesses to instantaneously lose power in Rehoboth Beach. The power surge then affected transformers in the area and an additional 2,000 homes and businesses lost power in Rehoboth Beach. Smoke from one transformer forced the evacuation of the Star of the Sea Condominium. All power was restored by 1038 p.m. EDT that evening.
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An early morning thunderstorm with strong winds and rain Sept. 13 caused significant damage throughout Rehoboth Beach and Henlopen Acres. Rehoboth Beach officials issued a notice a little before 7 a.m. saying there was localized flooding, tree...
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Brush fire causes power outage in Henlopen Acres | Cape Gazette
The failure of a primary underground cable caused a brush fire along Ocean Drive near Dune Way on the south end of Henlopen Acres. Firefighters from Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company responded to the fire about 2:20 p.m., Aug. 9, just north of...
Delmarva Lineworkers Restore Power To All Customers Impacted By Tuesday’s Storms – First State Update
Delmarva Power amassed more than 600 personnel to work around the clock to repair the extensive damage to the local energy grid and restore service to customers affected by the severe weather and thunderstorms that impacted its service territory throughout Delaware and Maryland late Tuesday evening.
Blizzard in forecast for all of Sussex | Cape Gazette
The National Weather Service has updated its blizzard warning to include all of Sussex County. Blizzard conditions will exist most of Saturday, Jan. 29, with sustained winds at 30 to 40 miles per hour and gusts as high as 50 miles per hour. Snow...
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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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Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
| City | Rehoboth Beach |
| County | Sussex |
| State | Delaware (DE) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 19971 |
Report from Rehoboth Beach. Emergency Management reports numerous trees uprooted, large tree limbs down, and power outages mainly across the southern side of town. Notably impacted areas were New Castle Street, Scarborough Avenue, Park Avenue, and Hickman Street. Time estimated via radar.