Brandywine Valley SPCA says power has been restored to its Georgetown facilities after an extended outage, and both campuses are now open.
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Delaware Electric Cooperative is warning people to prepare for strong winds and bitter cold this weekend, even as snow totals are now expected to be lower than earlier forecasts.
Many Verizon customers encountered a widespread outage on Wednesday, disrupting calling and other cellular services across the U.S.
Nearly 5,000 people in the Lewes, Rehoboth and Milton areas lost power Thursday afternoon after a contractor accidentally cut a primary power line, according to Delaware Electric Cooperative.
People on the coast are cleaning up after a powerful storm hit the region Wednesday, bringing heavy rain, gusty winds, and widespread power outages. The storm left roads and streets flooded, and for many, the wind was the main reason some power was lost in some homes.
More than 2,300 Delaware Electric Cooperative members lost power Monday evening after a car accident damaged an electrical pole, according to the power company. Crews started repairs and power was restored as of 9:50 p.m. Monday.
Hurricane season is upon us and as the Lewes Board of Public Works stated in their most recent meeting, it is imperative that action is taken now to protect the city's electrical system. On June 26, the Lewes BPW discussed the fear for its electrical infrastructure as Lewes BPW President, Thomas Panetta, said how coastal storms are coming sooner.
Approximately 230 locals southeast of Harbeson were without power during a heatwave on Sunday afternoon, according to the Delaware Electric Cooperative. Crews were dispatched to address the issue, following a similar outage affecting over 500 customers in Millsboro the previous day.
There is a Delmarva Power outage planned for Tuesday night between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.
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