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West Columbia police reported powerlines down on several roads.
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Heavy rain will fall from the Gulf Coast to Canada.
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Sumter accident leaves 2,500 in the dark due to power outage | wltx.com
A single-vehicle crash left a large section of Sumter without power on Sunday night.
Power lines cause NC Highway 54 to close in Chapel Hill, officials say | CBS 17 Open Navigation Close Navigation
A fallen tree brought down power lines Saturday afternoon causing Highway 54 in Chapel Hill to close.
Hurricane Ian Live Updates: DeSantis to give damage update
Hurricane Ian updates: Gov. Ron DeSantis will give an update on the efforts made in the wake of Hurricane Ian’s devastation in Florida from the state Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee on Friday morning.
Hurricane Ian makes landfall in Georgetown, South Carolina
Hurricane Ian made landfall Friday afternoon in Georgetown, South Carolina.
Hurricane Ian makes landfall in South Carolina with more flooding | wltx.com
The state is expected to be dealing with Hurricane Ian's impacts all throughout Friday and perhaps into early Saturday morning.
Live updates: Hurricane Ian heads toward South Carolina | AP News
Follow AP's live coverage of Hurricane Ian as it heads toward South Carolina after battering Florida.
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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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West Columbia, South Carolina
| City | West Columbia |
| County | Lexington |
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 29169, 29170, 29171, 29172 |
I have priority for restoring our power as I am on oxygen and a ventilator! Plus a cancer patient ! I sent in a paper the doctor gave me a year and one half ago for priority! ..Springdale , SC 29170
Yeah power out in 29170
Yes I can’t sleep it’s hot and everything
Yes I can’t sleep it’s hot and everything
Why is power out in the 29169 zip code