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Cleanup underway after tornadoes cause damage to parts of RI | WPRI.com Open Navigation Close Navigation
NORTH KINGSOTWN, R.I. (WPRI) — The cleanup is underway after a severe and fast-moving storm resulted in three tornadoes in Rhode Island on Saturday evening. It caused trees and wires to come down and power outages across the state. At one point, National Grid said there were 11,000 customers in Rhode Island without power. As […]
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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 Kingston, Rhode Island
| City | West Kingston |
| County | Washington |
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 02892 |