Power Outage in Rickman, TN

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Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation
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VEC
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Tri-County Electric Membership Corporation
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Rickman Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

May 5, 2018 - Thunderstorm Wind

Large tree limbs were blown down blocking Melton Road with windows reportedly blown out of a home at 205 Melton Road. A tree and power lines were also blown down on Thompson Place Lane at Paron Road just west of Highway 111 with the roadway blocked, with other trees blown down on West Netherland Road.

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July 7, 2016 - Thunderstorm Wind

TEMA reported several trees and power lines down across Overton County. A photo shared on social media also showed a large tree limb broken in Rickman.

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June 30, 2009 - Thunderstorm Wind

Trees were blown down causing power outages in Algood.

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News

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Nov 9, 2022

TEMA reports 20K customers without power statewide

The Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation has urged its customers to prepare for "an extended outage situation."

Feb 16, 2021

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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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Rickman, Tennessee

City Rickman
County Overton
State Tennessee (TN)
Country United States
Zip Codes 38580

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