Power Outage in Alpena, SD

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How to Report Power Outage

Power outage in Alpena, South Dakota? Contact your local utility company.

Central Electric Coop, Inc, SD
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(800) 477-2892
NorthWestern Energy
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(800) 245-6977 Report Online
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Dakota Energy Coop Inc
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(800) 353-8591
Western Area Power Administration
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(720) 962-7000

Alpena Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

June 18, 2014 - Tornado

A tornado severely damaged two family farms, including destroying a farmhouse as the family took shelter in their basement. A couple in the house suffered minor injuries.The tornado also damaged trees, power poles, and power lines; and caused an unknown amount of crop damage. The tornado crossed briefly into Beadle County before lifting.

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August 1, 2004 - Thunderstorm Wind

Thunderstorm winds damaged trees and blew down power lines, resulting in a power outage.

Alpena - Alpena
August 5, 2000 - Thunderstorm Wind

Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage and blew down power lines.

Alpena - Alpena

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Transformer blew 6:47am Nicholson Hill Rd Ossineke

Bridgette Leigh | June 24, 2022  

Power out at Applebees Restaurant and 1121 bare point (trailer park)

gougeongenius | April 30, 2021  

Power out at 3555 Long Rapids Road, Alpena

Fred Edmonds | December 30, 2019  

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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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Alpena, South Dakota

City Alpena
County Jerauld
State South Dakota (SD)
Country United States
Zip Codes 57312

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