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Report: Weather-related power outages on the rise across the country

Fallen trees and power lines block a road in Pebble Beach, Calif., Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024 in the wake of powerful storms. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
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Fallen trees and power lines block a road in Pebble Beach, Calif., Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024 in the wake of powerful storms. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

The data suggests the West is less impacted by the phenomenon than other regions, but a utility expert suggests the impact could still be quite significant.

The data suggests the West is less impacted by the phenomenon than other regions, but a utility expert suggests the impact could still be quite significant.

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Murphy Woodhouse