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Ketchikan City Council OKs plan to link power grid with Metlakatla's - Alaska Public Media
“For Metlakatla, today’s a big day,” Metlakatla Mayor Albert Smith told Ketchikan’s City Council Thursday, highlighting the historic link of the two communities’ power grids.
Equipment failure caused power outage | Local News | ketchikandailynews.com
A power outage at 7:14 a.m. Wednesday along Tongass Avenue from the E.C. Phillips facility at 1775 Tongass Ave. north to the airport ferry landing and upland to Third Avenue
Power Outages, Storm Damage, Flood Continue in Maryland for the Week | Nature World News
In Maryland, 60,000 people were affected by power outages, and some regions continue to experience flood and storm damage.
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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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Wales, Alaska
| City | Wales |
| County | Nome |
| State | Alaska (AK) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 99783 |