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Get Through a Blackout Safely and Comfortably With These 11 Steps - CNET
Americans experienced an average of seven hours of power outages in 2021. Prepare for one by following these steps.
Tropical Depression Nicole path moves north to Georgia, Southeast
Tropical Depression Nicole was moving north into Georgia on Friday morning after hitting Florida the previous day as a Category 1 hurricane.
Water supply restored in Winslow after outage Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
After Winslow residents lost running water for the past couple of days on and off, town officials say the supply has been restored.
Power restored in Cape Girardeau Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
A power outage affecting more than 2,000 customers was reported in downtown Cape Girardeau shortly after 10 a.m. on Friday, October 7.
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Thousands still without power in Florida as Hurricane Ian rescues continue | PBS NewsHour
Hurricane Ian may be long gone from Florida, but the job of restoring power and searching for anyone still inside flooded or damaged homes pressed on Tuesday.
DeSantis: Hurricane Ian looters could get shot; sees progress with power outages | National | stardem.com
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sees progress being made with widespread power outages from Hurricane Ian and warned Friday that storm-related looters could get shot.
Power restored in N.C. following the impacts of Ian
As of 8 p.m. Sunday, about 3,200 customers were still without power.
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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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River, Kentucky
| City | River |
| County | Johnson |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 41254 |
Strong winds blew out windows and produced roof damage to one home. Numerous tees and power lines were also downed across a 4 square mile area along Route 2040.