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‘If you need to go out, be careful’: After nor’easter blasts coast, thousands may wait days for electricity - The Boston Globe email Email to a Friend Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Print this Article View Comments Email to a Friend Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Print this Article View Comments
More than 332,000 customers in Massachusetts were without power early Thursday morning, mostly south of Boston. Officials said it may be days before power is fully restored. Roads and schools were closed, and hundreds of trees and limbs were down after the strong storm.
Hundreds of thousands of power outages remain on chilly night - The Boston Globe email Email to a Friend Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Print this Article View Comments Email to a Friend Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Print this Article View Comments
More than 180,000 Massachusetts electric customers, mostly on the South Shore and Cape Cod, were still without power Thursday evening, heading into a chilly night, as restoration efforts continued after Wednesday’s nasty nor’easter.
Major Power Outages In Newton Linger | Newton, MA Patch
Major Power Outages In Newton Linger - Newton, MA - A day after a historic storm hit the region many are still without power in Newton.
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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.
Waban, Massachusetts
| City | Waban |
| County | Middlesex |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 02468 |
In Newton at 1250 PM EST (150 PM EDT), police responded to a report of a tree down at the intersection of Charlesbank Road and Nonantum Road. At the same time, a tree was reported down on Border Street in West Newton. On Pleasant Street, a tree was down against a house, with wires also down. At 1253 PM EST (153 PM EDT), a tree and power lines were down on Carver Road near Newton Highlands.