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Altus Power Outages Caused by Weather
Events
Strong thunderstorm wind blew down power lines.
Strong thunderstorm wind blew down power lines south of Highway 64 on Logan Street, and on Highway 179.
Strong thunderstorm wind blew down power lines and a tree onto a house.
Strong thunderstorm wind blew down a few trees and snapped power lines on Highway 186 north of Altus.
Strong thunderstorm wind blew down power lines in Denning.
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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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Altus, Arkansas
| City | Altus |
| County | Franklin |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 72821 |
Power went out around 30 minutes ago.