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Alton Power Outages Caused by Weather
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May 1, 2012 - Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds damaged trees and power lines, and blew down a grain bin and cattle shed. The peak gust was measured by Iowa RWIS equipment.
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Power being restored in Sioux County, IA Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
The sheriff’s office says the power outages are causing stoplights throughout the northwest Iowa county to malfunction.
May 11, 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.
Alton, Iowa
| City | Alton |
| County | Sioux |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 51003 |
What is up they butchered the trees in our area and still out since Tuesday
the power is out AGAIN on Brandon Chapel Rd in Alton Va.. Any idea when the power will come back on /