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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.
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.
Amid possible blackouts, Illinois lawmakers call for scrapping 'Green New Deal' | Illinois | thecentersquare.com
(The Center Square) – In the wake of an alert warning of possible rolling blackouts this summer, some Illinois lawmakers want to revise the state’s energy policies.
A summer of blackouts? Wheezing power grid leaves states at risk. - 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 United States power grid is under stress like never before. Regulators warn the kind of rolling outages that are now familiar to California and Texas could be far more widespread as hot summer weather arrives.
Officials report 3,000 customers without power after wind, rain and snow move through Mass. - 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 outages are due to a powerful weather system that brought strong winds and heavy rains to coastal Massachusetts while snow began accumulating out west after a bright and sunny Marathon Monday, officials said.
Major Power Outages In Newton Linger | Newton, MA Patch
Major Power Outages In Newton Linger - Newton, MA - A day after a historic storm hit the region many are still without power in Newton.
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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 Newton, Massachusetts
| City | West Newton |
| County | Middlesex |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 02465 |
This is so frustrating. The power's been out since 6:00 or so and house's temperature is dropping rapidly. Two hours ago, the lights came back on but were very dim, and now they haven't come back on since. I live in the Voyager Estates. Is this being fixed?