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Cortaro Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Thunderstorm wind gusts downed several trees in western Oro Valley and Marana and downed power poles along Trico Rd.
Thunderstorm winds caused damage on Tucson's northwest side from about Ina and Shannon Roads westward to just east of I-10 and Cortaro Rd. A power pole was downed on Camino De Oeste near Barque Dr. while numerous trees were downed elsewhere, some of which subsequently caused damage to cars, fences, retaining walls and parking structures.
A power pole was knocked down near the intersection of Camino de Oeste and Lambert Lane.
Thunderstorms winds in Marana downed numerous trees from the Dove Mountain Community to Continental Reserve. A few trees were downed on homes with only minor damage sustained to roofs. The most significant damage occurred along Ina Road where 18 power poles were downed. Some poles fell on businesses and fences, and one fell on a moving commercial vehicle. Ina Road was closed for several hours, effectively isolating people in area businesses, parking lots and homes from the rest of the community.
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Power outage, Marana road closure due to down power lines
The Marana Police Department responded to downed power lines leading to road closure. North Sanders Road will be closed for several hours both north and southbound between
LIVE UPDATES: Monsoon flooding causes road closures Tuesday, Aug. 9
Live updates for road closures throughout southern Arizona as Monsoon storms cause severe flooding in the 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.
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Cortaro, Arizona
| City | Cortaro |
| County | Pima |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 85652 |
Thunderstorm winds downed multiple trees near Cortaro and Thornydale Rds. and downed power poles along Linda Vista Blvd.