Sentences with phrase «many downed power lines»

While strong winds can rip shingles off roofs and tear down power lines, flooding often causes more widespread, costlier damage — and can be more dangerous for humans.

18 hours of wind and rain, Ashlee braved power lines — downed power lines and deep water to save 40 lives.

After all, hurricanes and other weather events with intense winds can easily knock down power lines.

Cars drive on a highway next to downed power line poles by Hurricane Maria in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico on October 1, 2017.

Since a large part of St. Thomas» electric grid is powered by solar, many downed power lines were still live and one man got electrocuted.

A tree fell in my backyard and took down the power lines, but not a thing happened to my house itself.

We have just faced a year of freak weather conditions around the country with winter tornadic activity in the Deep South, floods in the Pacific Northwest and a number of other weather anomalies that took down power lines, leaving home security systems futile.

Captain Kate Newcomb, of the Broome County Sheriff's Office, offered these tips when near a downed power line or cable:

Captain Kate Newcomb, of the Broome County Sheriff's Office, offered tips when near a downed power line or cable:

Numbers were not available for Nassau County, but downed power lines prompted the state Department of Transportation to temporarily close portions of Northern Boulevard in western Nassau, according to informny.com.

National Grid and NYSEG continue to work on restoration efforts after the wind storm on Wednesday that brought down power lines, utility poles and trees and caused damage throughout Western New York.

No injuries have been reported as severe storms ripped through the area Thursday, uprooting trees and knocking down power lines.

High winds wrecked havoc in Western New York, downing power lines and leaving tens of thousands without electricity.

>> NYSEG and RG&E urge customers to stay away from downed power lines — even lines that appear «dead» can be deadly.

NYSEG customers should call 1.800.572.1131 to report downed power lines or other hazardous situations; RG&E customers should call 1.800.743.1701.

They want the governor to see all the downed power lines and hear their stories of what they've gone through.

The strong winds also brought down power lines and left over 170,000 customers without power.

The utility said the «vast majority» of those customers should see their power restored by 11 p.m. and warned everyone to stay away from downed power lines.

The biggest challenges have come in the Southtowns — particularly Springville, Concord and Boston — where trees brought down power lines.

Hurricane - force winds blasted Puerto Rico on 20 September, downing power lines and damaging buildings across the island.

Junot Díaz's second collection of short stories is like a downed power line, sparking and twisting as good love goes bad again and again.

Keep kids and animals away from hazards such as downed power lines and water that may be contaminated.

Downed power lines and the extension of water hazards expand the territories of alligators and snakes that pose a deadly threat to dogs and cats.

Downed power lines, stay animals, broken glass, tremors, cold present a real danger to your pets.

Monsoon storms can be rough, causing damage to homes and knocking down power lines.

After the hurricane, walk them on a leash until they become re-oriented to their home, and be sure to watch for debris, downed power lines and reptiles brought in by high water.

Survey the area inside and outside your home to identify sharp objects, dangerous materials, dangerous wildlife, contaminated water, downed power lines or other hazards.

Beware of snakes, raccoons, etc. • Be mindful of downed power lines and environmental hazards.

They are like a down power line waiting to strike.

«GENEVA (AFP)-- A giant inflatable dog turd by American artist Paul McCarthy blew away from an exhibition in the garden of a Swiss museum, bringing down a power line and breaking a greenhouse window before it landed again, the museum said Monday.

24th Brazilian authorities say heavy overnight storms have caused new flooding in Sao Paulo, killing at least one man, toppling cars into buildings, downing power lines and halting traffic.

A downed power line may trigger a series of actions to prevent an area...

Hopefully, they will celebrate every downed power line as a positive step toward their liberal Utopian dreamland.

It reaching the strength of a category 4 hurricane at its peak, with wind speeds reaching 209 — 251 kilometers per hour, enough power to snap most trees and down power lines, according to the National Hurricane Center.

«It,» in the preceding, refers to the persistent heat wave affecting the Mid-Atlantic region and the derecho that uprooted trees, downed power lines, and deprived nearly a million households in the D.C. metro area of electricity and air conditioning.

Starting at 74 mph, Category 1 hurricanes can snap large branches off of trees, down power lines and damage the outsides of well - constructed homes.

Inform local authorities about health and safety issues, including chemical spills, downed power lines, washed out roads, smoldering insulation and dead animals.

These burns usually occur on worksites of with downed power lines.

Residential Fire: If you were burned in a residential home fire, the fire may have been caused by a defective propane tank, a downed power line, arson, or defective wiring in the home.

And to avoid further injury from the downed power line.

Be aware of potential hazards, such as leaning trees or downed power lines — you can be electrocuted if you step into a puddle that contacts live wires.

When winter storms blow through the city, homeowners have to deal with falling tree limbs, downed power lines and burst pipes.

Uprooted trees, flying debris, downed power lines and tornado - related fires can all lead to severe damage to your vehicle.

Stay far away from downed power lines and any debris those power lines are in contact with; they have the capability of delivering a fatal charge.

When power returns, continue to avoid downed power lines and examine food carefully.

Still, more than half of Rhode Island had lost power as a result of falling trees, broken limbs, and downed power lines.

Many major roads are still not drivable because of trees and down power lines.

Not exact matches

Push the power to make decisions down to the lowest possible level and give front - line employees the authority and responsibility for making decisions.

«We are really excited to get going on this project,» O'Connell said, which will bring prices down for batteries to power its upcoming line of cars with a price tag less than $ 40,000.

Whether it's fish farms and the dirty pact Campbell has with Alcan in the northwest, fish farms up and down the coast, proposed LNG plants on the north coast, the wiping out of the unique ecology at Eagleridge in West Vancouver, the transmission lines in Tsawwassen, the Gateway project, especially though not exclusively in Delta, the abandonment of the Cambie Street merchants, private power smashing the environment around the province or the stealthy but persistent privatization of BC Hydro, the premier has enraged British Columbians not just for what he's done, but for his callous indifference to the wishes of people.