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Wheeler Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Trees and power lines were knocked down.
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As storm clean-up continues, dozens of SA schools to remain closed on Tuesday - ABC News iview Listen
Dozens of schools in South Australia will stay closed on Tuesday, with some Year 12's missing final exams, as the clean-up from Saturday's severe weather continues.
Squirrels: How often do they cause power outages? | WNCT Open Navigation Close Navigation
More than 10,000 Virginians lost power Wednesday in Virginia Beach after a squirrel got into a substation.
What we know about the drinking water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi | CNN Close icon
Mississippi's capital has been without reliable tap water service since Monday, when rainwater flooding helped push an already-hobbled treatment plant to begin failing.
Sussex County and Morris County power outage after I-80 accident
80,000 customers were knocked out before crews started re-routing power to substations in Morris and Sussex counties.
Eastmoreland neighbors feel heat caused tree fall, power outage Open Navigation Close Navigation
On the tail end of a record-setting heat wave in Portland, a section of a massive tree has Eastmoreland neighbors pointing towards climate change as the culprit.
Winter storm should move out of Arkansas by midnight, forecasters say; ice, slush still on some roads
A winter storm that covered much of Arkansas in ice should move out of the state by midnight, according to the National Weather Service in North Little Rock.
Here's how many MLGW outages there currently are | localmemphis.com
Here's the latest number of Memphis, Light, Gas and Water outages in our region.
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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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Wheeler, Mississippi
| City | Wheeler |
| County | Prentiss |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 38880 |
Straight line winds knocked down numerous trees and power lines across Prentiss County. Ten homes were damaged as well.