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The tornado started near Bates Lane in the Carmargo community of Lincoln county. Trees were uprooted and snapped with some falling on a mobile home. The tornado continued to track east northeast with many trees twisted and snapped. Minor structural damage was noted to many houses with shingles blown off and damage to car ports. Along Old Carmargo road, an anchored mobile home was lifted up and rolled. The occupants were unharmed. Several vehicles were damaged in this area. Near the intersection with highway 231, several power poles were snapped at the base and a roof was blown off a trailer.
A few power lines were blown down due to thunderstorm winds.
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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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Taft, Tennessee
| City | Taft |
| County | Lincoln |
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 38488 |
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