1
: a quantity or bulk of something lost in transportation or storage
2
a
: a failure or interruption in use or functioning
b
: a period of interruption especially of electric current
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The outage map includes a list of places to find resources, including lodging, and other tips on how to prepare for an outage.
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Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
Listen to this article The first days on the job for George Crysler, the new lieutenant at the Ramona Sheriff’s substation, came as wind storms raged and the town went dark in planned power outages.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
Catch up quick: The water issues stemmed from an early morning power outage on Monday, Jan. 6, and a series of backup system failures at the city's main water treatment plant during a winter storm.
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
Even those fortunate enough to remain in their homes have had to contend with power outages and dangerously unhealthy air.
—Alan Ohnsman, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
Listen to this article The first days on the job for George Crysler, the new lieutenant at the Ramona Sheriff’s substation, came as wind storms raged and the town went dark in planned power outages.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
Catch up quick: The water issues stemmed from an early morning power outage on Monday, Jan. 6, and a series of backup system failures at the city's main water treatment plant during a winter storm.
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
Even those fortunate enough to remain in their homes have had to contend with power outages and dangerously unhealthy air.
—Alan Ohnsman, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Outage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outage. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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