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5-7 inches of Snow, 55 MPH Wind Gusts to Blast I-80 Summit loading...
Five to seven inches of snow coupled with winds gusting as high as 55 mph could make for very difficult travel on Interstate 80 between Laramie and Cheyenne Thursday.
Waltham residents work to recover after citywide power surge triggers fires, damages appliances - The Boston Globe email Email to a Friend Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Print this Article View Comments Email to a Friend Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Print this Article View Comments
“Some people told me it was like an explosion,” Waltham Mayor Jeannette A. McCarthy said of the transformers on utility poles that failed. “It was scary, honestly, because it sounded like a gunshot.”
NV Energy reports hundreds without power in Carson City area | Carson City Nevada News - Carson Now
UPDATE 10AM: Power has been fully restored around Carson City, according to NV Energy. **** More than 650 NV Energy customers in Carson City were without power Friday morning due to multiple outage areas. The cause of the outage is under investigation.
Rolling blackouts in R.I. this winter? Clean energy advocates say they’ve heard these warnings before. - The Boston Globe email Email to a Friend Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Print this Article View Comments Email to a Friend Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Print this Article View Comments
ISO New England, which manages the power grid, says a shortage of natural gas could require controlled power outages across the region during prolonged cold weather this winter.
UPDATE: Lanes reopen on I-80 near Dutch Flat in Placer County, progress made on fire | Carson City Nevada News - Carson Now
UPDATE WEDNESDAY: The Dutch Vegetation Fire along I-80 is 48 acres and 50 percent contained. I-80 westbound traffic is reduced to one lane. Eastbound lanes are open. All threats have been mitigated. *** UPDATE 7:48PM: The Dutch Fire near I-80 and Ridge Road in Dutch Flat is 30 acres and 30 percent contained. All evacuations have been lifted.
California avoids outages after day of grid-straining heat Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
The California Independent System Operator on Wednesday thanked residents and businesses for heeding another “flex alert,” a request to reduce electricity consumption during peak evening hours.
Power may be cut to 42,000 Oregon homes due to extreme wildfire danger
Oregon's largest utilities are considering shutting down power due to extreme east wind forecast similar to the 2020 Labor Day Fires conditions.
36,000 without power as storm ravages Bullhead City in heat wave | Las Vegas Review-Journal
Electrical crews were making progress Monday in Bullhead City, Arizona, after a severe Sunday thunderstorm toppled many of the city’s power poles, authorities said.
Power outage shorts out northbound Interstate 15 fuel stops | Las Vegas Review-Journal
Power will be restored mid- to late afternoon Thursday.
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@GregAbbott_TX Oh no. I hope their unregulated status doesn't cause widespread power outages.
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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Silver City, Nevada
| City | Silver City |
| County | Lyon |
| State | Nevada (NV) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 89428 |