Power Outage in Sanford, NC

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Duke Energy
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Central Electric Membership Corporation
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Dominion Energy
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Florida Power & Light
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ComEd
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Sanford Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

September 30, 2022 - Tropical Storm

Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph resulted in scattered to numerous trees and power lines down across Lee County, including some on homes. Numerous customers lost power in Lee County as a result of the tropical storm force wind gusts.

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July 24, 2022 - Thunderstorm Wind

Multiple trees and power lines were reported down near the intersection of Sugar Maple Rd and McMillian Ln near Lemon Springs.

Lemon Spgs - Lemon Spgs
May 23, 2022 - Thunderstorm Wind

Trees and power lines were reported down near the intersection of Deep River Rd and Cedar Lake Rd near the town of Moncure.

Osgood - Osgood
July 1, 2021 - Thunderstorm Wind

A tree fell on power lines near the intersection of Henley Rd and Center Church Rd.

White Hill - White Hill
October 29, 2020 - Strong Wind

Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 55 mph resulted in scattered to numerous trees and power lines down across Lee County, including some on homes. Numerous customers lost power in Lee County as a result of the strong winds.

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News

Viral Vikings Fan Reacts To A Wild 4th Quarter/OT Win On Sunday

Sunday's dramatic comeback win had Jackie on the edge of her seat, using some adult language, and proclaiming that we've just witnessed a 'new Minnesota miracle'

Nov 15, 2022

Central Minnesota Swimmers and Divers Headed to State Tournament

Swimmers from central Minnesota will be heading to the state tournament this week.

Nov 13, 2022

It could save your life': Clayton fire chief stresses generator safety after NC man dies from carbon monoxide poisoning Zoom In

The chief said working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are also vital.

Oct 1, 2022

Hurricane Ian Live Updates: DeSantis to give damage update

Hurricane Ian updates: Gov. Ron DeSantis will give an update on the efforts made in the wake of Hurricane Ian’s devastation in Florida from the state Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee on Friday morning.

Sep 30, 2022

Hurricane Ian North Carolina Zoom In Zoom In

Early Saturday, President Biden approved a state of emergency in North Carolina and "ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Ian."

Sep 25, 2022

Comfort First’s Whole Home Standby Generator Division saves the day — and night! - Sandhills Sentinel

Comfort First Heating and Cooling developed the Whole Home Standby Generator Division as part of its mission to supply comfort.

Jul 25, 2022

Brief afternoon storms leave damage, power outages behind in central NC Zoom In

Afternoon storms rolled through central North Carolina on Sunday, knocking out power and downing massive trees.

Jul 24, 2022

Fires, downed trees, blocked roads, power outages reported as storms hit central NC | CBS 17 Open Navigation Close Navigation

There were more than 6,000 power outages in Durham County as of 4:35 p.m.

May 23, 2022

NWS confirms EF-0 tornado in Durham County Zoom In

Hundreds of customers in Durham and Chapel Hill were without power Tuesday morning after severe storms with downpours and strong winds brought down trees Monday evening.

May 23, 2022

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HELP!!!! When can we expect to have our power return?

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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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Sanford, North Carolina

City Sanford
County Lee
State North Carolina (NC)
Country United States
Zip Codes 27330, 27331, 27332

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