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Friday in Portland: Portland City Council votes to adopt Mayor Wheeler's homelessness plan | Emily Scarvie | NewsBreak Original
(Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) (PORTLAND, Ore.) Hello Portlanders! It's Friday, Nov. 4 - Here's your daily round up of all the news happening in the City of Roses. 1. Portland City Council votes to adopt Mayor Wheeler's homelessness plan.
Michigan regulators order audit of DTE, Consumers
The utilities will have to disclose how they identify critical facilities to prioritize for service restoration, and more.
DeSantis: Hurricane Ian looters could get shot; sees progress with power outages | National | stardem.com
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sees progress being made with widespread power outages from Hurricane Ian and warned Friday that storm-related looters could get shot.
OR power outages: Coastal communities in 'extreme' fire danger Open Navigation Close Navigation
Lincoln County is under "extreme" fire danger Oregon faces power shutoffs across the state.
15-Story Binghamton Tower Without Power After Transformer Blast loading... loading... loading...
Electric service to one of downtown Binghamton's tallest buildings was knocked out following a reported transformer explosion.
Portland General Electric reports outage near Sauvie Island, OR Open Navigation Close Navigation
More than a thousand people are without power near Sauvie Island early Friday morning, according to Portland General Electric.
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.
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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, Oregon
| City | Wheeler |
| County | Tillamook |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 97147 |