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Waterbury Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Trees and wires were downed in Waterbury and Cheshire between 12:30 EST and 12:40 EST. In Cheshire, power lines fell on a house. Three miles northeast of Waterbury, a tree was downed on a truck.
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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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Waterbury, Connecticut
| City | Waterbury |
| County | New Haven |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 06701, 06702, 06703, 06704, 06705, 06706, 06708, 06710, 06720, 06721 |
Numerous trees and power lines were reported down throughout Waterbury.