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Andover Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Eighty mph winds downed numerous trees in Andover along with many power poles. There was damage to vehicles and buildings from large hail and high winds. Windows were broken and siding was damaged. There was also extensive damage to crops near Andover with hail piled up to a foot or so in ditches.
Winds to 80 mph brought down many trees and branches throughout Andover. Eight power poles were snapped off by the high winds leaving Andover and a few surrounding farms without power for several hours. Some of the fallen trees and branches also snapped several power lines and broke some windows. At the James Valley Threshing show grounds in Andover, one building had its top blown off and its sides twisted. Also, a pole barn was completely torn apart and some machinery was rolled over by the high winds.
On a farm, south of Andover, high winds destroyed one building, blew the roofs off of two others, downed numerous trees, and downed some power lines. As a result, the farm was without power for many hours.
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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.
Andover, South Dakota
| City | Andover |
| County | Day |
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 57422 |
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