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Thousands of customers in the Puget Sound area experienced power outages on Monday morning, affecting neighborhoods in Seattle, Pierce County, and North Bend. Utility crews worked to restore power, with most outages resolved by 8 a.m., except for 5,600 customers in the Graham area.
Thousands of residents in Middle Tennessee experienced power outages after severe storms hit the region late Sunday night. Utility companies, including CDE Lightband, Nashville Electric Service (NES), and Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation (CEMC), have been working to restore power, with significant progress made by Monday noon. Despite efforts, some areas, particularly those hardest hit, still remain without power.
Severe thunderstorms in central Iowa have left thousands without power, with over 13,900 MidAmerican Energy customers in Des Moines and more than 2,300 in Fort Dodge affected. Utility crews are working to restore service as soon as it is safe.
Utility crews are working to restore power to over 92,000 customers in New Hampshire following a nor'easter that caused heavy, wet snow and gusty winds. Many residents, including those in Nottingham, have been without power for over 24 hours, prompting some to rely on generators. Downed power lines and fallen trees have caused road closures and damage, with some residents facing challenges in obtaining fuel for their generators. Officials urge caution with generator use and warn of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning.
More than 100,000 customers in New Hampshire remain without power following a spring nor'easter that brought heavy snow and strong winds. Eversource and other utility crews are working to clear downed trees, repair broken poles, and address safety issues caused by the storm. Residents are urged to report outages and avoid downed power lines, while using generators safely to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. The storm response involves dispatching crews from a central hub in Manchester, and affected customers are advised to contact their utility companies for updates and assistance.