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weather1 year ago

"Tornado Watch and Severe Storms Expected in Kansas City Tonight"

Severe storms with high winds have caused widespread power outages in the Kansas City area, affecting over 100,000 customers at the peak. Restoration efforts are ongoing, with assistance from neighboring utility crews. As of the latest updates, power has been restored to a significant portion of affected customers, but thousands still remain without electricity. Local authorities have also set up storm debris drop-off sites to aid in cleanup efforts.

via KSHB 41 Kansas City News|
#kansas-city#power-outage#restoration-efforts
weather1 year ago

"Power Outages Persist in New England and New York Amid Ongoing Restoration Efforts"

Restoration efforts are ongoing in Maine after a storm caused power outages for nearly 200,000 Central Maine Power customers. Half of the affected customers have been restored, but more than 78,000 outages remain in Cumberland and York counties. The power company has over 350 crews working to assess and repair the damage, with additional personnel arriving to help. Restoration efforts are expected to extend into late Tuesday or possibly Wednesday, particularly in coastal counties. Central Maine Power advises against attempting to remove trees or limbs with power lines and urges reporting outages online.

via WMTW Portland|
#central-maine-power#maine#power-outage
natural-disasters2 years ago

Maine Governor Mills assesses flood damage and power outage crisis, warns of potential Christmas without electricity

More than 250,000 customers in Maine are still without power following a devastating storm that caused widespread flooding. The restoration efforts have been hindered by fallen trees, power lines, and flooding waterways, including the Androscoggin and Kennebec Rivers, which are experiencing 100-year floods. Governor Janet Mills has declared a State of Civil Emergency and is touring impacted areas. It is estimated that some customers may have to wait several more days before their electricity is restored.

via Press Herald|
#flooding#governor-janet-mills#maine
natural-disasters2 years ago

Maine Faces Historic Storm: Thousands Without Power, Evacuations Ordered

Maine's largest electric utilities, Central Maine Power and Versant, estimate that it could take until Christmas to restore power to the hardest-hit areas after a destructive storm on Monday. Restoration efforts are expected to continue through the end of the week, with some interior parts of the state facing longer restoration timelines due to heavy flooding. As of Tuesday afternoon, over 262,000 customers were without power in central and southern Maine, while approximately 80,000 customers remained without power in eastern and northern Maine. Utility companies are prioritizing repairs at substations and removing debris and trees from power lines, with hundreds of personnel and additional workers from other states and Canada being brought in to assist.

via Bangor Daily News|
#christmas#maine#natural-disasters
natural-disasters2 years ago

"Massive Power Outages Plague Maine as Restoration Efforts Begin"

Over 400,000 residents in Maine are still without power following a storm that brought heavy rains and strong winds. Central Maine Power's line crews were unable to begin restoration work due to dangerous conditions caused by wind gusts. The storm resulted in downed power lines, blocked roads, and trapped individuals. As of Tuesday morning, nearly 320,000 CMP customers and over 96,000 Versant Power customers were affected by outages. Three hundred out-of-state crews are expected to join the existing 400 crews working to restore power. The storm caused two fatalities and led to road closures and flooding. Maine's larger rivers are still rising, posing a risk of further flooding.

via Press Herald|
#flooding#maine#natural-disasters
weather2 years ago

Power Outages and Storm Damage: Latest Updates from New England

Tens of thousands of electric customers in New Hampshire lost power due to a storm that brought blustery winds and heavy rain. At the height of the storm, around 80,000 customers were without power. Several rivers reached dangerous flood levels, and flood warnings were issued for multiple rivers. As of now, about 10,000 customers remain without power, with restoration efforts expected to continue into Tuesday evening.

via Patch|
#flooding#new-hampshire#power-outages
natural-disasters2 years ago

Coastal Storm Leaves Thousands in Maine Without Power, Restoration Efforts Underway

Central Maine Power (CMP) announced that restoration efforts for electricity will begin overnight after a wind and rainstorm caused extensive damage, surpassing that of the 2022 Christmas storm. More than 400 line crews and 200 tree crews will be involved in the multi-day restoration effort. As of 7 p.m., over 340,000 customers were without power across multiple counties. CMP advises customers to visit their website for updates and manage account preferences. Safety reminders include staying away from downed lines, turning off major appliances, and seeking shelter or food resources if needed.

via PenBayPilot.com|
#central-maine-power#multi-county-outages#natural-disasters
environment2 years ago

"Navy's P-8A Plane Removed from Hawaii Reef After Causing Coral Destruction"

Underwater footage reveals the damage caused by a US Navy P-8A plane crash to an endangered coral reef in Hawaii's Kaneohe Bay. The plane overshot the runway and damaged the coral, with its tires getting lodged between them. Biologists are planning restoration efforts to give the flipped-over corals a better chance of survival. The plane was successfully recovered after 13 hours, and no contaminants from the crash spilled into the bay. A dead sea turtle was found near the crash site, and its cause of death is being investigated.

via Daily Mail|
#coral-reef#environment#hawaii
environment2 years ago

From Rats to Refuge: Redonda's Remarkable Wildlife Transformation

The uninhabited Caribbean island of Redonda, once plagued by rats and feral goats, has been transformed into a wildlife refuge for endangered species after years of restoration efforts. Conservationists successfully eradicated thousands of black rats and rounded up ravenous goats. Native vegetation, birds, and lizards have made a rapid resurgence, turning the once-barren island green again. The government of Antigua and Barbuda has established the Redonda Ecosystem Reserve, making it one of the largest protected areas in the Caribbean.

via New York Post |
#conservation#endangered-species#environment
environment2 years ago

"Reviving Coral Reefs with Robot Assistance"

Marine biologist Taryn Foster is testing a new method to revive coral reefs more quickly by grafting coral fragments into small plugs and placing them on artificial limestone-type concrete bases. The process bypasses several years of calcification growth and has shown promising results so far. Foster's start-up firm, Coralmaker, is partnering with engineering software firm Autodesk to train robots to automate the repetitive tasks involved in coral propagation. The next step is to move the robots out of the lab and address challenges such as delicate handling of wet coral and potential damage from saltwater. Other restoration efforts include coral seeding, breeding more resistant "super coral," and using sound to attract fish and boost reef replenishment.

via BBC|
#climate-change#coral-reefs#environment
natural-disasters2 years ago

"Massive Thunderstorms Leave Thousands in Massachusetts Without Power and Blocked Transportation"

Tens of thousands of people in Massachusetts are still without power after thunderstorms caused extensive damage, toppling electrical wires and trees. As of Saturday morning, there were 39,113 customers without electricity, with the majority of outages in Essex County. The storm also affected Middlesex County, with Chelmsford, Acton, and Westford reporting the highest number of outages. National Grid and Eversource are working to restore power, urging residents to report downed power lines and limit unnecessary travel.

via MassLive.com|
#damage#massachusetts#natural-disasters
environment2 years ago

"Uncertain Fate of Lahaina's Historic Banyan Tree Amidst Increasing Disasters and Loss"

Volunteers in Lahaina, Hawaii are working to save the iconic 150-year-old banyan tree, which survived the devastating Maui fires but was scorched. Arborists and landscapers are providing water, removing ash, and introducing nutrients to stimulate growth in the tree's roots. The team is closely monitoring the tree for signs of recovery, but ultimately, the tree's fate is uncertain. While efforts are being made to save the tree, the focus remains on the mass displacement, destruction, and loss of life caused by the fires.

via USA TODAY|
#banyan-tree#environment#hawaii
local-news2 years ago

Severe storms wreak havoc in Michigan, leaving thousands without power and causing destruction

More than 147,000 DTE Energy customers in Southeast Michigan were without power following severe storms. The utility company expects to restore power to about 80% of affected customers by Saturday, with the remainder restored by Sunday. Additional crews have been recruited to expedite repairs. The outages were widespread throughout Metro Detroit, with significant clusters in Detroit, Wayne County, and Oakland County. Residents are urged to stay away from downed power lines and flooded areas.

via WDIV ClickOnDetroit|
#dte-energy#local-news#power-outages