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A severe thunderstorm tore down numerous trees and wires as well as transmission poles in western Kent County. Quarter size hail also fell with the severe thunderstorm. About 760 homes and businesses lost power, mainly in the Tolchester Beach area. Power was not restored until the 3rd. A wind gust to 69 mph was measured at the Tolchester Beach C-man station.
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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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Rock Hall, Maryland
| City | Rock Hall |
| County | Kent |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 21661 |
Lightning struck a home in Rock Hall. No injuries were reported. Lightning also caused about 170 Delmarva Power customers to lose power in Kent County.