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Altamont Power Outages Caused by Weather
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May 8, 2009 - Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and power poles were knocked down by winds estimated at 80 mph. Outbuildings were damaged by falling trees throughout town.
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April 23, 2004 - Thunderstorm Wind
Downed power lines and power poles severed power to approximately 300 residents around 2000 CST. (Narrative courtesy of Parsons Sun.)
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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.
Altamont, Kansas
| City | Altamont |
| County | Labette |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 67330 |
Winds estimated between 90 and 110 mph produced widespread damage across Labette county, including damage to sheds, mobile homes, trees and power lines. The most extensive damage occurred in a three-mile-wide swath roughly 5 to 8 miles south of Parsons, including an overturned and completely destroyed mobile home. County officials estimated that roughly 15 to 18 homes were damaged countywide. Westar reported 25 utility poles downed countywide, resulting in nearly 80 percent of the county without power. Three injuries (direct) were reported across the county, one of which was critical. Property damage amounts are rough estimates. The Wichita Eagle and Parsons Sun contributed to this report.