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Thousands of NJ residents lose power in Hunterdon, Somerset
Another 2,500 customers are out in Somerset County.
CMP's Updated List of Power Outages in Maine
Here are the number of power outages that have been reported to Central Maine Power.
Power restoration efforts planned into Saturday, if needed, after major storm - Portland Press Herald
The southern coast of York County appears to be hardest hit by outages caused by wind and rain.
Maine foliage at risk with late-week storm | newscentermaine.com
Heavy rain begins Thursday night, moving into the state from west to east.
Power outage shuts down Pleasant Prairie Police phone lines; department looks into future prevention
The Pleasant Prairie Police Department is meeting with village leadership after a power outage shut down the department’s non-emergency lines for several hours Sunday evening, Sept. 25, during a severe
Squirrel knocks out power for thousands of Bangor residents | newscentermaine.com
“Squirrels are a prevalent issue for power companies across the country,” a Versant Power spokesperson said.
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The National Weather Service office in Binghamton is advising that some rocky weather could be in store for the final official days of summer.
Power at Franklin Towers expected to be fully restored by Friday - Portland Press Herald
Residents of the upper floors of the Portland building have been without full power since a thunderstorm on Aug. 26.
South Portland skatepark should be ready to roll by Thanksgiving - Portland Press Herald
The city's skatepark committee was able to raise more than $450,000 for the skatepark, which is expected to be open by Thanksgiving.
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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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South Portland, Maine
| City | South Portland |
| County | Cumberland |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 04106, 04116 |