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Sharon Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down in Sharon.
Straight line winds knocked down several trees, tree limbs, and power lines near Sharon.
Straight line winds knocked down trees and power lines between Sharon, Martin, Dresden and Mount Pelia. At least 100 power poles were snapped. Several homes received damage from fallen trees. One injury occurred as a result. In addition, A tree fell on a vehicle in transit injuring the driver. A couple of sheds were destroyed.
Straight line winds caused widespread damage across Weakley County. Five buildings were destroyed. Four homes suffered major damage. Three homes, two mobile homes and one business suffered minor damage. There were also numerous trees and power lines knocked down.
Some trees and power lines were knocked down in Sharon.
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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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Sharon, Tennessee
City | Sharon |
County | Weakley |
State | Tennessee (TN) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 38255 |
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