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Thousands left without power as nor’easter blankets East Coast with snow NBC News Logo Search Search NBC News Logo MSNBC Logo Today Logo
A powerful nor’easter kicked up blinding blizzard conditions with high winds causing widespread power outages early Saturday.
State authority plans $70M project to repair LI Sound power cable - Newsday
The cable is a 600-megawatt line that snakes through Nassau County before spanning the Sound to Westchester County.
PSEG reports 1,500 power outages, as electricity use soars - Newsday
The bulk of the outages were in Montauk, where 928 customers were without power at the time.
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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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Southold, New York
| City | Southold |
| County | Suffolk |
| State | New York (NY) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 11971 |