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Tropical Storm Ian live updates from Wilmington, flooding expected
A look at what's happening around the region as the storm makes its impact
Stormy Saturday leads to waterspout on Pawleys Island, power outage and tornado warning in Horry County | WCBD News 2 Open Navigation Close Navigation
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A storm that moved across the Grand Strand Saturday morning knocked out power to about 950 Horry Electric customers in the Garden City area, produced a tornado warning in the Little River area, dumped lots of rain and even resulted in a watersport on Pawleys Island. Horry Electric Cooperative’s online […]
Free Clean Up Week at Brunswick County Landfill for Hurricane Ian Debris is Oct. 10-15 - Brunswick County Government
Here you can find Brunswick County's updates on Hurricane Ian-related information, along with additional resources.
Wilmington NC winter weather: What is area seeing during ice storm?
A winter storm blanketed the Cape Fear region with ice Friday night into Saturday morning.
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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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Shallotte, North Carolina
| City | Shallotte |
| County | Brunswick |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 28459, 28470 |
Lightning struck the electric transformer near Atlantic Telephone's main switch exchange, interrupting local telephone and Internet service for over 34,000 customers. The lightning knocked out the company's main power source, their generator, and exchange air conditioner.