Power Outage in Sandy Ridge, NC

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EnergyUnited
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Duke Energy
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Surry-Yadkin Electric Membership Corporation
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Sandy Ridge Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

August 22, 2013 - Thunderstorm Wind

The Stokes County 911 Center reported that a couple of power lines and two trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds in the Sandy Ridge area.

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May 26, 2011 - Thunderstorm Wind

A squall line crossed Stokes County from southwest to northeast in about 30 minutes causing widespread tree damage. There were over 25 separate reports of a tree or multiple trees brought down. Amazingly, no structural damage to buildings was reported and only one location had power lines damaged, in the Walnut Cove area.

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News

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.

Aug 9, 2022

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RT @StokesCoSchools: Mount Olive Elementary is dismissing at 10:15 am and Chestnut Grove Middle School at 10:30 am due to a power outage.…

@Shantstan | 08:18 AM - 27 Aug 2019

RT @StokesCoSchools: Mount Olive Elementary is dismissing at 10:15 am and Chestnut Grove Middle School at 10:30 am due to a power outage.…

@RiaAndresen | 07:40 AM - 27 Aug 2019

RT @StokesCoSchools: Mount Olive Elementary is dismissing at 10:15 am and Chestnut Grove Middle School at 10:30 am due to a power outage.…

@NewsStokes | 07:16 AM - 27 Aug 2019

Mount Olive Elementary is dismissing at 10:15 am and Chestnut Grove Middle School at 10:30 am due to a power outage… https://t.co/TzHKGYqtLY

@StokesCoSchools | 06:59 AM - 27 Aug 2019

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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Sandy Ridge, North Carolina

City Sandy Ridge
County Stokes
State North Carolina (NC)
Country United States
Zip Codes 27046

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