Power Outage in Shamokin Dam, PA

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Shamokin Dam Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

August 17, 2003 - Thunderstorm Wind

Trees and power lines down in Shamokin Dam and near Shikellamy State Park.

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Power outage, blocked roads after storm | wnep.com

The sight of a tree snapped in half may be found in many parts of our area after Sunday night's storm. Nicholson had several trees blocking the road.

Jul 25, 2022

Truck takes down pole in Lackawanna County | wnep.com

A busy road in Lackawanna County was shut down Friday morning because of a downed utility pole.

Jun 10, 2022

Luzerne County power outages | wnep.com

Crews are working to restore power in Luzerne County and other parts of the area.

Apr 19, 2022

Susquehanna County: thousands without power | wnep.com

Almost every building in New Milford is dark. Businesses in the borough shut down.

Apr 19, 2022

Wilkes-Barre Power Outage | Eyewitness News Open Navigation Close Navigation

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A power outage left thousands of people in Wilkes-Barre in the dark Friday, including us here at Eyewitness News.

Apr 8, 2022

Home generators in high demand | wnep.com

It's the sound you want to hear if you lose power in your home—the whirring of a standby generator. The product is becoming more and more popular.

Nov 8, 2021

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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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Shamokin Dam, Pennsylvania

City Shamokin Dam
County Snyder
State Pennsylvania (PA)
Country United States
Zip Codes 17876

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