Thousands of New Hampshire customers without power as crews clean up after snowfall - WMUR Manchester
New Hampshire power outages: Thousands lose power
Thousands of New Hampshire customers without power as crews clean up after snowfall
The clean-up process is well underway Monday across central and northern New Hampshire after several inches of snow fell.
A few inches of heavy, wet snow accumulated in communities across the Lakes Region, including in Meredith.
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The snow caused some traffic issues in the northern half of the state, leading to a number of spinouts.
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Plows were out well before the sun rose, clearing parking lots and treating slippery roads.
As temperatures warmed up through the morning, road conditions dramatically improved and will remain just wet heading into the afternoon.
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Farther north, the weight of this snow sagged down on tree branches and power lines, leading to thousands of outages.
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Those without power are encouraged to report outages to their utility. They should only use a generator that has been properly connected to house wiring by a professional. Generators should be run outside and at least 10 feet away from a building, with the exhaust facing away from the house.
Improperly installed or running generators can cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Anyone who suspects carbon monoxide in a home or building is urged to leave immediately and call 911 before calling the state poison center at 1-800-222-1222.
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