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Sussex County and Morris County power outage after I-80 accident
80,000 customers were knocked out before crews started re-routing power to substations in Morris and Sussex counties.
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As heatwaves continue to sweep across the nation, power companies are asking residents to conserve energy for fear of outages.
Richland County EMA says power companies working 'diligently' to restore power | Weather | richlandsource.com
MANSFIELD -- Power companies are working "dilligently" Tuesday to get electric back on for Richland County residents, according to local Emergency Management Agency Director Joseph Petrycki.
UPDATE: Power restored after 11-hour, city-wide outage in Shelby | News | richlandsource.com
The entire City of Shelby was without power on Friday morning, leading to the cancellation of all schools in the city.
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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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Shelby, Nebraska
| City | Shelby |
| County | Polk |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 68662 |
Corner of Sumter and Lafayette. Where there is construction.
Power has been out since 8:15 a.m
Power out since 3pm - 28152
Power out approx at 9:20. Hope it returns soon.