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Whitesville Power Outages Caused by Weather
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A roof was blown off a barn. One carport was destroyed, with debris spread over about 100 yards. One power line was down. Several barns and outbuildings sustained some roof damage. Two corn fields with corn about four feet high were blown down to the southeast. A large number of limbs up to two inches in diameter were blown down. All the damage occurred within a radius of about two miles.
Small trees were down at Whitesville. Downed trees knocked down power lines, interrupting service to 360 houses.
News
Downed trees, thousands of power outages remain after storms sweep through | WCHS
UPDATED, 2:09 p. m. 7/7/22.
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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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Whitesville, Kentucky
| City | Whitesville |
| County | Daviess |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 42378 |
A wind gust to 70 mph was measured by a trained spotter. There were downed tree limbs and power outages.