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Power lines were downed in Woodhull, blocking both lanes of traffic.
Very strong thunderstorm winds estimated between 80 and 90 mph destroyed a trailer home, damaged the roof of a house and barn and knocked down the wall of one other structure. Two people lived in the trailer home. One person just left the trailer and was in the front yard while the other was in a parked truck in the driveway when the storm hit. The truck was turned over. Both people received minor injuries. 40 to 50 trees were uprooted or sheared off. The area of most intense damage was a half mile in length and up to 200 yards wide. 1500 electric customers lost power.
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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.
Woodhull, New York
| City | Woodhull |
| County | Steuben |
| State | New York (NY) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 14898 |
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a large tree across Route 417 near Tuscarora Creek. Power lines were also knocked down and were on fire.