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Evergy says improvements are planned -
Evergy officials recently responded to a series of recent questions from The Landmark by saying that infrastructure improvements are coming, though it's not clear how soon those improvements will be completed. Tree trimming projects around service lines will also occur in Platte City throughout this summer and fall, Evergy officials have also indicated.
Friday’s credit card outage shows how vulnerable NJ is
Ever feel we are sometimes too reliant on technology?
NJ congressman demands answers from JCP&L about multiple outages
Congressman Frank Pallone has sent a letter to the president of Jersey Central Power & Light, demanding that the utility offer detailed explanations about outages that affected his district on Jan. 17, 21 and 26.
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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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Shiloh, New Jersey
| City | Shiloh |
| County | Cumberland |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 08353 |
A microburst wind event moved through Bridgeton and Hopewell Townships east of Shiloh during the late evening hours on April 2nd. Damage began on Shoemaker Lane at the intersection of Barretts Run Road in Hopewell. The damage was most concentrated on the western end of Shoemaker Lane...with numerous trees sheared off and some uprooted. Some trees were in excess of 2 feet in diameter. There was also substantial damage to a metal garage on Shoemaker Lane. The damage ended near the Walmart on Route 77 in Bridgeton...where several power poles and trees were felled. There was also damage to roof shingles and flashing along the 1000 foot wide path. Estimated peak wind speeds, based mainly on tree damage, was estimated at 85 MPH by a NWS team which surveyed the damage, with assistance from the Cumberland County Office of Emergency Management. No injuries or deaths were reported.