Power Outage in Anchorage, AK

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Anchorage Power Outages Caused by Weather

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August 13, 2000 - Flood

Heavy downpours, associated with local thunderstorms, were reported around the Anchorage Municipality. As much as .6" of rain fell in as short as 25 minutes, creating considerable ponding of water in low lying areas. Water was reported locally from 2' - 3' deep in a few areas of town...notably at the intersection of Boniface and Camelot.Power outages were also reported in downtown Anchorage and in Eagle River.

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An apparent internet outage has caused Nevada DMV and other state agency offices to unexpectedly shut down today. Repair work is ongoing.

Oct 14, 2022

In the midst of the storm, a dash to keep the power on in Hooper Bay Facebook Icon Twitter Icon Instagram Icon YouTube icon Pinterest

As seawater rose toward their waists and debris floated around them, two power plant operators and a contractor carried bucket after bucket of fuel to the tank feeding the town’s generator.

Sep 22, 2022

More than 6,000 affected by power outages in Soldotna and Sterling

The outages — which occurred on Saturday — were linked to high winds related to the storms in Western Alaska.

Sep 19, 2022

California avoids widespread blackouts amid record power demand | Energy News Network

Also: Oregon utility’s power use, emissions intensity soars after Amazon moves in

Sep 7, 2022

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Sala | October 26, 2021  

no power here chester creek

Power outage | August 15, 2021  

We Don’t have power, most of our neighbors have power. I don’t understand.. My address is 6527 Notting Hill drive. How long is this going to last?

Laura Valdez | September 10, 2020  

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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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Anchorage, Alaska

City Anchorage
County Anchorage
State Alaska (AK)
Country United States
Zip Codes 99501, 99502, 99503, 99504, 99507, 99508, 99509, 99510, 99511, 99513

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