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Friday evening thunderstorms fell trees; lightning causes fires, power outages - 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
Friday's storms hit hardest in Greater Worcester, but were brief and had wound down by early evening, according to the National Weather Service in Norton.
As nor'easter drenches the East Coast, thousands have lost power and high winds threaten more outages | CNN Close icon
Thousands in New England are waking up in the dark Wednesday and strong winds are expected to continue a day after a nor'easter's heavy rains flooded some areas in the Northeast.
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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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Sutton, Massachusetts
| City | Sutton |
| County | Worcester |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 01590 |
Power out for third time in two months. Any expectation of when it will return.
Power went out during storm