Power Outage in Riceville, TN

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Riceville Power Outages Caused by Weather

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October 9, 2009 - Thunderstorm Wind

A trained spotter reported several trees and powerlines downed by thunderstorm winds in Riceville.

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Was just laying in bed when all of a sudden my fan turned on & off two or three times, and then stayed off. Realized we lost power in the whole house

Kayla | December 01, 2021  

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@AthensAUB | 07:02 AM - 19 Jan 2020

We have a broken pole at the corner of Sharp & Bryson Street. Crews are on the scene and will be replacing the pole… https://t.co/6gQpEnbeV5

@AthensAUB | 07:33 AM - 30 Dec 2019

At 12:16 AM EST, Charleston [Bradley Co, TN] TRAINED SPOTTER reports TSTM WND DMG. SPOTTER REPORTED TREES DOWN AND… https://t.co/hGPKkJA0UL

@iembot_mrx | 09:45 PM - 29 Dec 2019

RT @AthensAUB: For those wondering this mornning, last night's 2:30 a.m. power outage in the areas of 552, 571, 580, and 561 was the result…

@1017WLAR | 05:09 PM - 15 Sep 2019

For those wondering this mornning, last night's 2:30 a.m. power outage in the areas of 552, 571, 580, and 561 was t… https://t.co/jQikCKBEv5

@AthensAUB | 05:06 AM - 15 Sep 2019

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@AthensAUB | 05:09 AM - 20 Feb 2019

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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Riceville, Tennessee

City Riceville
County McMinn
State Tennessee (TN)
Country United States
Zip Codes 37370

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