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Ridgeland Power Outages Caused by Weather
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A few dozen trees were blown down through the community of Ridgeland and a few in Madison. Many were blown over power lines.
Several trees and a few power lines were blown down on the Old Natchez Trace just north of the Parkway and others off Rice Road.
A couple of trees and a power lines were blown down. A tree and power line were blown down at Rice Road and the Natchez Trace and another tree was blown down at West Jackson and North Wheately Streets.
Thunderstorm winds damaged a few businesses and tore siding off a few homes. The Levi Strauss building had a portion of the roof damaged. Numerous trees and powerlines were also downed.
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UPDATE: Entergy announces planned power outages in Madison, Hinds County Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
Entergy Mississippi announces scheduled power outages in Madison County and Hinds County to “incorporate reliability improvements” for their customers.
Five tornadoes struck Mississippi during March 22 storm, NWS says
Five tornadoes ripped through Mississippi on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. Here's where they happened and a look at some of the damage caused by the storm.
Tornado warnings issued. Mississippi sees storm damage
A storm system passing through Mississippi has the potential to be "a significant event," forecasters say.
Entergy: Rumors of planned power outages around midnight not true Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
Entergy is, however, asking Mississippians to conserve energy due critical power shortages.
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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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Ridgeland, Mississippi
| City | Ridgeland |
| County | Madison |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 39157, 39158 |
A power pole was blown down onto a tractor shed along Rolling Meadows Road.