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Taneytown Power Outages Caused by Weather
Events
August 4, 2004 - Thunderstorm Wind
Downed trees and power lines.
Taneytown - Taneytown
News
Thousands of Carroll residents still without power following Tuesday storm – Baltimore Sun
Thousands of Carroll County residents were without power Wednesday after a strong storm system blew through the area Tuesday afternoon and evening.
Jul 13, 2022
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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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Taneytown, Maryland
| City | Taneytown |
| County | Carroll |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 21787 |
Large limbs and a power line was down due to thunderstorm wind gusts.