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A power line was reported down at the 1200 block of Ridge Road.
Thunderstorm winds knocked down trees and power lines across northern parts of the county.
Thunderstorm winds knocked down power lines.
Thunderstorm winds blew down large tree limbs, several of which knocked down power lines.
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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.
Ridgeville, South Carolina
| City | Ridgeville |
| County | Dorchester |
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 29472 |
The Dorchester County 911 Call Center reported a tree on a power line along Ridgeville Road.