Power Outage in Wellesley, MA

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Power outage in Wellesley, Massachusetts? Contact your local utility company.

Wellesley Municipal Light Plant
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(781) 235-7600
Massachusetts Electric
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NSTAR Electric
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Dominion Energy
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(866) 366-4357 Report Online
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Town of Braintree, MA
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(781) 348-2353

Wellesley Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

July 29, 2013 - Thunderstorm Wind

A tree on Route 135 East near Wellesley College was downed by thunderstorm winds. Another tree on Chatham Circle and power lines on Howe Street also were downed by thunderstorm winds.

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News

Hurricane Ian impacts Wellesley student’s family | The Wellesley News

On Sept. 28, a Category Four Hurricane named Ian made landfall on the western coast of Florida after causing devastating destruction in western Cuba. The hurricane quickly dropped over 20 inches of rain initiating the cancellation of over 6,000 flights, 3.4 million power outages, 2.5 million evacuation orders, $60 billion in insurance losses and 131

Nov 2, 2022

Power Outage Planned For Parts Of Waltham Friday | Waltham, MA Patch

Power Outage Planned For Parts Of Waltham Friday - Waltham, MA - The planned outage will begin at midnight and continue through approximately 8 a.m.

Aug 18, 2022

Brookline Village Power Outage Strikes Hundreds On Steamy Afternoon | Brookline, MA Patch

Brookline Village Power Outage Strikes Hundreds On Steamy Afternoon - Brookline, MA - Nearly 500 Brookline residents were without power during parts of Friday.

Aug 5, 2022

Downed Electric Lines Spark Natick Brush Fire | Natick, MA Patch

Downed Electric Lines Spark Natick Brush Fire - Natick, MA - A small power outage accompanied the fire near Boden Lane on Wednesday.

Aug 3, 2022

Massachusetts is getting hotter. Our electricity system is not prepared. - 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

The networks of wires and substations that bring electricity to homes and businesses are already stressed as housing density increases, and many parts of them will likely need upgrading or expanding.

Aug 3, 2022

More Than 9,000 People Without Power In Stoughton As Heat Wave Winds Down | Norfolk Daily Voice

A heat wave is enough to deal with, but throw a power outage on top and the whole narrative changes. This became a reality for residents in Stoughton as 90% of the town was without power on the morning of Tuesday, July 26, Stoughton P…

Jul 26, 2022

It’s hot, and the AC’s cranking. But utilities are confident in New England’s power grid. - 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

Amid reports of power outages in New England and a major heat wave that won’t break for days, some might be wondering whether the region’s power grid can handle the area’s electric needs.

Jul 21, 2022

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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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Wellesley, Massachusetts

City Wellesley
County Norfolk
State Massachusetts (MA)
Country United States
Zip Codes 02482

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