Storms cut power to millions as heat moves in

Submitted by glr_Andrea on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 05:55

 

 

Storms cut power to millions as heat moves in

 

Washington --

Millions across the mid-Atlantic region sweltered Saturday in the aftermath of violent storms that pummeled the eastern United States with high winds and downed trees, killing at least 13 people and leaving 3 million without power during a triple-digit heat wave.

Utility officials predicted the blackouts wouldn't be repaired for several days, likening the damage to a serious hurricane. Emergencies were declared in Maryland, West Virginia, Ohio, the District of Columbia and Virginia, where Gov. Bob McDonnell said the state had its largest non-hurricane blackout in history.

 

read more http://www.sfgate.com/nation/article/Storms-cut-power-to-millions-as-heat-moves-in-3676383.php

 

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