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A trained spotter reported one tree blown down at Old Watkins and Forestville Roads.|A downed tree also fell across power lines along Highway 98.
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Another 2,500 customers are out in Somerset County.
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DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — Students of Northern High School will be released from classes early on Monday due to “Duke Energy electrical issues,” according to school officials. School officials told parents that the electrical issues had shut off power to some campus buildings. As a result, students will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m. and all […]
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North Carolina continues to deal with the impacts of Ian as the storm passed through the region throughout Friday evening and Saturday morning.
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Early Saturday, President Biden approved a state of emergency in North Carolina and "ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Ian."
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More than 10,000 Virginians lost power Wednesday in Virginia Beach after a squirrel got into a substation.
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Chapel Hill Police are asking motorists to treat several "busy" city intersections as four-way stops until crews can restore power.
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The outage, which has impacted more than 1,400 customers in Cary, was caused by a vehicle striking equipment, according to Duke Power.
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In Person County, a home just east of Roxboro was hit by lightning, which sparked a small fire, Roxboro fire officials said.
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Citizen Issue Reported: Power Outage – Mon, 27 Feb 2023 15:31:59 -0500 https://t.co/L5432pcOVL
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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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Wake Forest, North Carolina
| City | Wake Forest |
| County | Wake |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 27587, 27588 |
Several trees and power lines were blown down along a swath from Raleigh to Wake Forest.