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Spring snowstorm causing slick conditions in Wayne County | wnep.com
The snowy conditions are keeping people off the roads and kids out of school. WNEP's Courtney Harrison was in Wayne County on Tuesday to check out the roads there.
Apr 19, 2022
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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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Waymart, Pennsylvania
| City | Waymart |
| County | Wayne |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 18472 |
Damage was first noted just northwest of Waymart, where several large branches were observed to have snapped in a thicket of mixed hardwood and softwood trees. Trees continued to be either uprooted or snapped as the line continued moving eastward, with at least sporadic tree damage noted in a one mile wide swath along the damage path. Damage to barns was noted, with at least one poorly attached structure shifted in its entirety on its foundation. Power poles were snapped, with additional damage done to the roof and/or facade of several buildings. After producing damage at Prompton State |Park, the Honesdale Golf Club lost 30 trees during the storm. However, the most |significant damage was noted at a cemetery in Honesdale, where nearly 75 trees |were estimated to have been lost near the end of the microburst.