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Rutherford College Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Media reported multiple trees and power lines blown down near Lovelady Rd and Crescent St in Valdese and trees down and blocking traffic on I-40 near Icard.
Spotter reported a large tree blown down at Rutherford College, along with numerous large tree limbs down in the area. A power pole was also blown down on Refour Rd in the same general area.
News
Downed power lines close I-77 in both directions in south Charlotte Open Navigation Close Navigation
Both directions of Interstate 77 are shut down in south Charlotte Monday morning due to downed power lines across the roadway, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation.
Sussex County and Morris County power outage after I-80 accident
80,000 customers were knocked out before crews started re-routing power to substations in Morris and Sussex counties.
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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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Rutherford College, North Carolina
| City | Rutherford College |
| County | Burke |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 28671 |
County comms and media reported multiple trees and power lines blown down from the Rutherford College area through the Rhodiss and Icard area.