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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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Strausstown, Pennsylvania
| City | Strausstown |
| County | Berks |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 19559 |
The squall line of severe thunderstorms tore down numerous trees and wires across Berks County. Muhlenberg Township, north of Reading was hardest hit. Dozens of trees were toppled in Riverview Park. The entire length of River Road was closed. The North 5th Street Highway was closed for more than three hours because of a toppled utility pole. A few other roads were closed late into the day. A house on George Street lost a piece of its roof. A building on Leiszs Bridge Road was damaged by a downed tree. Throughout the county, about 2,500 homes and businesses lost power.