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Over 9,000 without electricity in Beverly

National Grid is reporting over 9,000 people have been effected by recent rain storms pounding the area!

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National Grid is reporting that over 9,000 Beverly Residents in the downtown area are without electricity due to today's severe storms that moved in just after 11:00am. The estimated return of electricity has been set for 1:45pm for most downtown areas.

From Beverly Police Facebook Page:

Power outages are occurring in various parts of Beverly.
Please DO NOT CALL the police to ask about the outages.
If police services are needed call 978-922-1212.
9-1-1 is to be used for emergencies only.

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Questions about the severity of the weather are not emergencies!

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