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Emergency crews are working to restore power to some areas in Waltham, Massachusetts after electrical surges across the city have caused outages in residences...
Frequent PG&E Power Outages in San Jose Neighborhood – NBC Bay Area
Dozens of people in San Jose's Evergreen neighborhood say they're averaging one power outage a week.
Cubans Protest Power Outage in Havana After Hurricane Ian – NBC 6 South Florida
Hundreds of Cubans took to the streets Thursday night in Havana demanding restoration of power, protesting more than two days after a blackout swept across the...
Puerto Rico Power Outage During Hurricane Fiona Demands Action, NY AG Says – NBC New York
Hurricane Fiona knocked out power in Puerto Rico, and NY's attorney general sent a letter to FEMA and other agencies demanding an investigation into LUMA...
Man Arrested in Metro Power Outage – NBC4 Washington
A man was arrested for tampering with power lines at the Southern Avenue Metro Station on Friday, WMATA said.
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In California, a record heat wave threatens rolling blackouts. Britons' energy costs have nearly doubled. There aren't many quick solutions.
Morgan Hill Residents Demand Answers After Four Nights of Power Outages – NBC Bay Area
The sweltering heat triggered a number of power outages around the Bay Area this week. The South Bay has been hit the hardest and after four nights of outages,...
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With a prolonged heat wave still affecting most of the Bay Area, PG&E and the state’s power grid operator are encouraging people on Wednesday to again reduce...
Power Outage Shuts Down Austin International Airport – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas has been shut down due to a power outage.
California Declares an Energy Emergency Alert 3 With Possible Power Outages – NBC Los Angeles
California power grid managers declare an Energy Emergency Alert 3 with possible rotating power outages Tuesday night when demand for electricity is forecast to...
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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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Tahoma, California
City | Tahoma |
County | El Dorado |
State | California (CA) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 96142 |
Tahoma 96142 power out for two hours this morning