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Whiteville Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Straight line winds knocked several trees and power lines down across Hardeman County.
Heavy rain produced flash flooding all across Hardeman County. Numerous roads were closed as a result. A mudslide occurred on Highway 121 which knocked down power poles.
Straight line winds knocked down trees and power lines in Bolivar and through out the rest of Western Hardeman County. Winds were estimated at 80 mph when the storm passed through Bolivar. One tree fell into a roof of a home in Bolivar causing damage while another landed on a vehicle.
News
Tornado in Northwest Arkansas Injures 7 and Destroys Part of a School - The New York Times
At least two people were critically injured by the storm system, which destroyed an elementary school gymnasium in Springdale, Ark., officials said.
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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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Whiteville, Tennessee
City | Whiteville |
County | Hardeman |
State | Tennessee (TN) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 38075 |
Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down in Whiteville.