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Appalachian Power map: Hundreds of customer outages reported Monday | WJHL | Tri-Cities News & Weather Open Navigation Close Navigation
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Appalachian Power on Monday morning reported hundreds of customer outages throughout multiple communities in Sullivan and Hawkins counties following a storm Sunday night. According to an area outage map, there are 1,239 customer outages total in Northeast Tennessee communities — many cited to be due to “tree contact.” Hundreds of customer […]
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Some of Europe's biggest banks are preparing back-up generators and to dim the lights as they brace for potential power cuts and energy rationing that threaten the money system underpinning the region's economy.
Michigan Storm Kills Teenage Girl, Major Power Outage Hits Detroit
Thunderstorms tore through southern and eastern parts of Michigan on Monday, uprooting trees and bringing down power lines.
Why are there so many power outages? | WLNS 6 News Open Navigation Close Navigation
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – Michigan is number four in the country for the most amount of reported outages, according to the Energy Information Administration But with that many outages is there a root cause to the problem? Not only does Michigan rank fourth in the total amount of power outages, the Michigan Public Service Commission […]
Schools reopen, boil water advisories lifted for most of WLCSD, local communities - The Spinal Column
Following an unscheduled day off on August 30 due to power outages and a boil water advisory in multiple communities in the district, the majority of Walled Lake Consolidated School District students were back in the classroom - and on September 1, all of the district is back in the classroom. (Novi is the only
Over 100K Power Outages in Detroit, Wider Michigan After Storms
Large swathes of counties in the south and southeast of Michigan have been hit with power outages following heavy rain and flooding.
Eastman releases cause of July 22 power outage | WJHL | Tri-Cities News & Weather Open Navigation Close Navigation
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – Eastman Chemical Company announced Monday that they have determined the cause of the power outage that hit the plant on July 22. According to a release from the company, the outage was “due to a switch over to an upgraded control system software program for its largest powerhouse at the site.” […]
Power outages to affect Johnson City | WJHL | Tri-Cities News & Weather Open Navigation Close Navigation
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – BrightRidge tree-trimming contractors will be performing maintenance on power lines resulting in temporary outages for downtown Johnson City on Monday, a press release from the company says. According to the release, power will be disconnected from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Monday, August 1, with approximately 25 homes in the […]
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‘Tree contact’ caused power outage for hundreds in Abingdon | WJHL | Tri-Cities News & Weather Open Navigation Close Navigation
ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL) – Hundreds were without power in Abingdon Monday morning, according to Appalachian Power. The Appalachian Power Outage Map reported that as of 11:19 a.m., 902 customers were without power on the north side of Abingdon. As of 11:56 a.m., only 13 customers lacked power in the area. The map states that the […]
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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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Wells, Michigan
| City | Wells |
| County | Delta |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 49894 |