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The Laurens county Emergency Management director reported significant thunderstorm wind damage in the general area between Rentz and Garretta, about 6 miles southwest of Dublin. An Auto Body shop was damaged just northeast of Rentz along Georgia Highway 117 and a block house was destroyed on Doyle-Taylor Road. The roof was blown off causing the walls to cave in. Four people were in the house at the time of the incident and one was injured when a ceiling beam fell on one of the occupants. Numerous trees and power lines were also reported down across the eastern half of the county.
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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.
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- Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
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- 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.
Rentz, Georgia
| City | Rentz |
| County | Laurens |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 31075 |
The Laurens County Emergency Management Director reported that about 25 trees were blown down between Rentz and Dexter, several blown down on structures. This likely the result of a downburst. One aluminum carport was also damaged. In addition, two power lines were also down.