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County comms reported multiple trees and power lines in Seneca and vicinity. Minor structural damage was also reported to several businesses.
County comms reported numerous trees down with power outages in the area around Old Seneca Rd and Richland Rd.
Several trees and a few power lines were blown down in and near Westminster. Multiple trees were also blown down along Coffee Rd to the southwest of Walhalla as well as in Walhalla. Several trees fell on homes and vehicles.
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Hurricane Ian makes landfall in South Carolina with more flooding | wltx.com
The state is expected to be dealing with Hurricane Ian's impacts all throughout Friday and perhaps into early Saturday morning.
What is the number to report a power outage in South Carolina? | wltx.com
High winds, coupled with rain that will soak the ground, will cause some trees to topple onto power lines due to Hurricane Ian.
Hurricane Ian: Dominion Energy preparations and emergency response - ABC Columbia
Dominion Energy says Hurricane Ian could cause power outages in South Carolina.
South Carolina school districts plan for Hurricane Ian | wltx.com
Hurricane Ian is forecast to pass through South Carolina on Thursday and Friday, Sept. 29 & 30. Some districts are planning early dismissal, e-learning.
Dominion Energy reports over 1000 people without power in Columbia Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
Hundreds of people were left without power Friday morning in Columbia.
Vehicle causes power outage in Sumter Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
Collision causes power outage at South Lafayette Drive and Earle Street.
SNAP EBT outage in 20 states explained further by USDA | wltx.com
Authorities are sharing new details about a major electronic benefits transfer (EBT) outage that impacted people in South Carolina and across the country.
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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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Richland, South Carolina
| City | Richland |
| County | Oconee |
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 29675 |
This is the third outage within the month.