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Downed Power Lines

Suffern, NY
Breaking News
Storm Damage Forces Road Closures In Montebello: Here's Where Storm Damage Forces Road Closures In Montebello: Here's Where Storm Damage Forces Road Closures In Montebello: Here's Where
Storm Damage Forces Road Closures In Montebello: Here's Where A strong storm has forced the closure of multiple roads in Rockland County as emergency crews work to clear fallen trees and wires, police said.  The closures were announced by the Ramapo Police Department on Tuesday, July 8, just before 4 p.m. Police said the following stretches are currently shut down: Route 202 between Coe Farm Road and Grandview Avenue; Spook Rock Road between Rose Hill Road and Viola Road. Police said both closures were caused by downed trees and power lines. Crews are on the scene and working to reopen the roads as soon as possible. Drivers are urged to avoi…

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by Ben Crnic
Harrisburg, PA
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2 Electrocuted, 2 Crushed: Brutal Storm Leaves 4 Dead In Pennsylvania 2 Electrocuted, 2 Crushed: Brutal Storm Leaves 4 Dead In Pennsylvania 2 Electrocuted, 2 Crushed: Brutal Storm Leaves 4 Dead In Pennsylvania
2 Electrocuted, 2 Crushed: Brutal Storm Leaves 4 Dead In Pennsylvania A 22-year-old trying to stop a mulch fire. A man electrocuted in the street. A passenger crushed by a tree. A retiree killed outside his home. Four Pennsylvanians died horrifying deaths as savage storms ripped through the state Tuesday, April 29, downing power lines, uprooting trees, and knocking out electricity to nearly half a million homes. Man Dies Trying To Extinguish Mulch Fire In State College, a 22-year-old man was electrocuted while trying to put out a mulch fire near a utility pole, police said. He came into contact with an active current and was killed instantly. His identity is…

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by Jillian Pikora
Union, NJ
Weather
60 MPH Winds, Heavy Rain Will Batter NJ, PA: Outages, Flooding Possible 60 MPH Winds, Heavy Rain Will Batter NJ, PA: Outages, Flooding Possible 60 MPH Winds, Heavy Rain Will Batter NJ, PA: Outages, Flooding Possible
60 MPH Winds, Heavy Rain Will Batter NJ, PA: Outages, Flooding Possible A powerful storm system is sweeping across New Jersey on Sunday, Feb. 16, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain, and the potential for flooding and power outages, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The strongest winds are expected to peak in the afternoon into the evening, with gusts between 50 and 60 mph hitting many areas across the state. The hardest-hit areas for wind gusts include Morristown, Flemington, and Trenton, where winds are forecasted to reach 50 to 60 mph through tonight. Similar gusts are expected in greater Philadelphia, the Lehigh Valley, Vineland, and Atlantic …

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by Cecilia Levine
Accokeek, MD
Weather
Dangerous Ice Storm Looms, Drivers Urged To Stay Off Maryland Roads Dangerous Ice Storm Looms, Drivers Urged To Stay Off Maryland Roads Dangerous Ice Storm Looms, Drivers Urged To Stay Off Maryland Roads
Dangerous Ice Storm Looms, Drivers Urged To Stay Off Maryland Roads A fresh Winter Weather Advisory has been put in place in Maryland and Virginia as another batch of ice and snow approaches the region. Forecasters are cautioning that some snow and sleet may accumulate in parts of the area, with precipitation moving west of I-81 before dawn on Saturday, Feb. 8. Precipitation will likely start as snow before transitioning to sleet and eventually to freezing rain through the afternoon. "A wintry mix will overspread the area Saturday morning. It may initially start as a mix of snow and sleet before giving way to freezing rain that persists through t…

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by Zak Failla
Marlton-Evesham, NJ
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Crash, Downed Lines Close Route 70 In Burlington County Crash, Downed Lines Close Route 70 In Burlington County Crash, Downed Lines Close Route 70 In Burlington County
Crash, Downed Lines Close Route 70 In Burlington County A crash and downed power lines closed Route 70 in Medford Township, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Sept 26 near Hartford Road, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. All lanes remained closed in both directions as of 1 p.m., 511nj.org reported. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig
Poughkeepsie, NY
Weather
Potentially Severe Storm Could Cause Power Outages, Central Hudson Warns Potentially Severe Storm Could Cause Power Outages, Central Hudson Warns Potentially Severe Storm Could Cause Power Outages, Central Hudson Warns
Potentially Severe Storm Could Cause Power Outages, Central Hudson Warns A Nor'easter that is expected to move through the area and dump up to 18 inches of snow in some spots farthest north could also cause power outages and downed trees. Due to the latest projections on the storm, which is forecast to move through the area on Thursday, Dec. 15 into Friday, Dec. 16, Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation is advising customers to prepare for potentially severe winter weather. Forecasts are calling for a wintry mix that could bring heavy, wet snow to areas of higher elevation west of the Hudson River and a mix of rain and snow throughout the valleys and oth…

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by Kathy Reakes
Allentown, PA
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Fiery Crash Downs Power Lines In Lehigh Valley: FD Fiery Crash Downs Power Lines In Lehigh Valley: FD Fiery Crash Downs Power Lines In Lehigh Valley: FD
Fiery Crash Downs Power Lines In Lehigh Valley: FD A fiery crash caused downed power lines in the Lehigh Valley, authorities said. Firefighters were on their way home late Thursday, April 13, when they spotted the wreck at the intersection of South 24th Street and Lehigh Parkway North, the Western Salisbury Fire Company said. The driver was taken by EMS to a hospital for evaluation, officials said. After crews confirmed that no power was coming through the lines, the fire was put out and the vehicle was towed away, the fire department said. South 24th Street was expected to be closed for an undetermined period of time while the power…

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by Nicole Acosta
White Plains, NY
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Storm Preparedness Steps: Utility Companies Announce Measures Storm Preparedness Steps: Utility Companies Announce Measures Storm Preparedness Steps: Utility Companies Announce Measures
Storm Preparedness Steps: Utility Companies Announce Measures With temperatures dropping and the heart of winter fast approaching, Hudson Valley utility companies are ramping up their storm preparedness efforts. After being caught off-guard by a massive storm last month that left the region reeling, area utility companies have released winter storm preparation messages to their customers. Con Edison is unveiling a new texting program for customers this year. The new system will allow Con Ed to send weather warning and preparation information before a storm arrives, system safety updates and estimated time of power restoration. Outages can also be repo…

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by Zak Failla