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A tree was downed onto power lines on Ginger Hill Rd. Time estimated.
Trees were downed, taking down a power line, along Wrightsboro Rd near Ridgeview Rd.
Reports of trees and power lines down throughout McDuffie Co GA. Times estimated. Exact locations unknown.
Winds associated with Tropical Storm Michael downed 8-10 trees throughout the county. Around 200 power outages were reported in the county. The highest measured wind gust in the county was 41 MPH at Thomson McDuffie Co Airport at 0155 EST (0255 EDT) on October 11.
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An estimated 503,000 homes and businesses were still without power in Puerto Rico on Tuesday after Hurricane Fiona hit on Sept. 18 and caused an island-wide power outage for its 3.3 million people.
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Crews in Puerto Rico worked to restore electricity to almost a third of the island on Thursday as utility officials tried to pinpoint the exact cause of the massive outage on the Caribbean island, saying a fire at a power plant may be responsible.
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@mtanow123 you guys dont think ppl have jobs with this power outage huh.
@MatthewSitman A heatwave, two power outages, some subway shutdowns. Not much.
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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Thomson, Georgia
City | Thomson |
County | McDuffie |
State | Georgia (GA) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 30824 |
Public reported numerous trees and power lines down on Hwy 221.