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Xcel Energy repairs to interrupt service in Amherst Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
Xcel Energy will upgrade and reroute the electricity transmission line that supplies power to Amherst on Saturday, resulting in a power outage to 368 customers within the city limits between 8 a.m. and noon.
Power knocked out at northwest Austin school, neighborhood after vehicle hits pole | KXAN Austin Open Navigation Close Navigation
A vehicle hit a pole near a northwest Austin school early Monday morning, knocking out power to the campus and nearby neighborhood, according to Austin Energy.
Four recent power outages in Forest Park neighborhood | WWLP Open Navigation Close Navigation
Hundreds of Eversource Energy customers in Springfield's Forest Park neighborhood lost power Wednesday morning, and it was not the first time this has happened recently.
Power restored to Russell residents after transformer malfunction | WWLP Open Navigation Close Navigation
Power has been fully restored in the Town of Russell after a transformer malfunction Monday morning.
Equipment failure causes power outages for about 500 Springfield residents | WWLP Open Navigation Close Navigation
Eversource estimates around 500 customers in Springfield were without power Tuesday morning.
Frozen Out: Minorities Suffered Four Times More Power Outages in Texas Blackouts : UMass Amherst Search Close Copy URL Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via Email Print
Areas with a high share of minority population were four times more likely to have suffered a power outage during the recent Texas blackout compared to predominantly white areas, reveals a new analysis published by the Electricity Growth and Use in Developing Economies (e-GUIDE) Initiative. e-Guide is led by Jay Taneja, assistant professor, electrical and computer engineering.
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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.
Amherst, Texas
| City | Amherst |
| County | Lamb |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 79312 |
Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet stations measured wind gusts ranging from 58 mph south of Olton to 81 mph near Amherst. Damage was noted to about a dozen power poles and a few dilapidated outbuildings.