Power Outage in Hernandez, NM

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Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative
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(877) 753-0095 Report Online
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Farmington Electric Utility
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(505) 599-1353
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Kit Carson Electric Cooperative
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(575) 758-6100 Report Online
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A raccoon caused another power outage in Seguin on Monday night

Half of Seguin lost power again after a raccoon entered a substation transformer on Monday night.

Oct 4, 2022

Puerto Rico's power grid struggled ahead of Hurricane Fiona blackout - The Washington Post The Washington Post Comment on this story ArrowRight GiftOutline Loading... Refresh

Puerto Rico's power grid faced issues even before Hurricane Fiona made landfall and caused blackouts across the island.

Sep 19, 2022

Texans suffer more power outages than people in any other state

Blackouts have become more frequent amid increasingly extreme weather in recent years.

Sep 19, 2022

Power outage affects 1.3 million in 3 states Power outage affects 1.3 million in 3 states

An accident brought down six high-tension power lines, cutting off power and sending one CFE worker to hospital.

Jun 22, 2022

Newborn injured after doctor performs cesarean during power outage Newborn injured after doctor performs cesarean during power outage

A Mexicali newborn's ear was badly cut after a doctor decided to proceed with a C-section using cell phones for lighting during a power cut.

Jun 20, 2022

CPS power outages down from 4,700 to under 700 customers

The causes for outages have been trees wrapped in power lines and pole fires, the utility said.

Apr 19, 2022

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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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Hernandez, New Mexico

City Hernandez
County Rio Arriba
State New Mexico (NM)
Country United States
Zip Codes 87537

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