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Tar Heel Power Outages Caused by Weather
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A storm survey conducted by the emergency manager found numerous trees down or uprooted and power lines down. One tree fell on a house.
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Post-tropical Ian will dissipate as it heads north
Gusty winds and times of rain still possible today.
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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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Tar Heel, North Carolina
| City | Tar Heel |
| County | Bladen |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 28392 |
Several trees were blown down and windows were blown out of three windows in Duart and west of Tar Heel. One tree was down near Lock and Dam #3. Trees and power lines were also blown down along SR 53 in White Oak.