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Bartlett Power Outages Caused by Weather
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This tornado crossed the Williamson/Bell County line moving towards the north-northeast, crossing Alligator Rd where some power poles and trees were damaged. The tornado continued northeast, damaging more trees and power poles near FM-487 and along Donahoe Rd. It is believed to have lifted just as it was crossing FM-2268 east of the town of Vilas. Maximum estimated winds in Bell County were 90 mph.
A public report indicated power poles and trees down near the intersection of Highway 95 and Professor E Allen Powell Boulevard. Debris was also found down the street near Bartlett High School.
Trees were blown into power lines and knocked over in Bartlett. Other scattered reports of damage to trees was reported across the county by the Bell County Emergency Manager.
Severe thunderstorms blew down power lines and damaged a garage and an out-building in the Bartlett area.
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Power Outage FAQs
What is Power Outage?
Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.
What Causes Power Outages?
- Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.
What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?
- Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
- Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
- Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
- Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.
Bartlett, Texas
| City | Bartlett |
| County | Bell |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 76511 |
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