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Santa Maria Power Outages Caused by Weather
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A powerful winter storm brought significant rain and snow to Southwestern California. Rainfall totals for the storm generally ranged between 1 and 4 inches across the area with the highest rainfall amounts across San Luis Obispo County. Significant snowfall was reported across the mountains with 12 to 24 inches of snowfall above 6000 feet and 3 to 8 inches below 6000 feet. In addition, cold and unstable air associated with the storm generated some strong thunderstorms across the area.
A powerful early season storm brought high wind, heavy snow and severe thunderstorms to Southern California. Across San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties, southeast winds gusting to 60 mph knocked down numerous power lines and small trees. In Santa Barbara county, thunderstorm winds to 58 MPH were recorded at Vandenberg Air Force Base. In the mountains of Ventura and Los Angeles counties, the combination of gusty winds and snowfall accumulations between 8 and 14 inches produced hazardous winter storm conditions.
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Copper wire theft causes power outage in Spryfield | CTV News
A copper wire theft at a Nova Scotia Power substation was the root cause to a brief power outage in Spryfield, N.S., on Saturday.
More than 1,000 PG&E customers lose power in east Santa Rosa
An unknown objected triggered a power line Thursday evening, knocking out power to more than 1,000 PG&E customers in east Santa Rosa.
Puerto Rico to probe bill complaints following outage | The Journal Record
Puerto Rico’s Energy Bureau will investigate how a private company has handled complaints about electric bills after Hurricane Fiona knocked power out to the entire island, officials said.
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Thousands still without power weeks after Hurricane Fiona hit Puerto Rico | Hurricane Fiona | The Guardian
High temperatures, rain and mosquitoes make life unbearable for those still affected by the longest blackout in US history
More than 5,500 customers still without power in N.S. and P.E.I. | CTV News
More than 5,500 customers are still without power in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island two weeks after post-tropical storm Fiona made landfall in the region on Sept. 23.
Over 8,000 customers without power in N.S. and P.E.I. | CTV News
There are a little over 8,000 customers still without power in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island two weeks after post-tropical storm Fiona made landfall in the region on Sept. 23.
Island businesses lament lost revenue from post-Fiona power outages | CBC News
With the power still out for thousands of customers throughout Prince Edward Island, some businesses are still closed, or not fully operational without electricity.
About 120,000 still without power in Puerto Rico days after Fiona | Reuters Gallery Video Gallery Video Video Gallery Open in new tab Open in new tab Open in new tab Open in new tab Open in new tab Open in new tab Open in new tab Open in new tab Open in new tab Open in new tab Open in new tab Open in new tab Open in new tab Open in new tab Open in new tab Open in new tab Open in new tab Open in new tab Open in new tab Open in new tab Open in new tab Open in new tab Open in new tab Open in new tab
An estimated 120,000 homes and businesses were still without power in Puerto Rico on Monday, two weeks after Hurricane Fiona caused an island-wide outage for its 3.3 million people.
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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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Santa Maria, California
| City | Santa Maria |
| County | Santa Barbara |
| State | California (CA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 93454, 93455, 93456, 93457, 93458 |
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