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Emergency management reported a downed tree, structure fire and pump station power lost in Anna.
A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth found that a significant tornado developed approximately three miles east-northeast of Anna. A house was unroofed and another damaged just east of Collin County Road 477. Trees and power lines were also downed. A roof was damaged along FM 2862 west of Collin County Road 480. The tornado ranged from an F1 to an F2 on the Fujita Tornado Intensity Scale during this part of its lifetime. The tornado then turned on a slightly more northerly track.The tornado reached its maximum intensity of F3 as it crossed FM 3133 just north of the Westminster community. Vegetation west of FM 3133 was scoured. Two homes were heavily damaged south of Collin County Road 531. A mobile home and several permanent structures suffered heavy damage along Brangus and Black Roads, near the Collin-Grayson County line. These were the locations of the fatalities. Several other people suffered injuries and were transported to hospitals. Numerous livestock were killed. The affected parts of Collin County were declared disaster areas.The tornado continued on its destructive path as it crossed into Grayson County.
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South Africa, which has been experiencing energy shortages since 2008, is in the throes of its worst power cuts on record as breakdowns at state-owned utility Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd.’s plants reach unprecedented levels.
Florida Response to Hurricane Ian Continues
Crews "ready" to address power outages caused by Hurricane Ian, energy official says - CBS News
Hurricane Ian knocked out power for millions in Florida. CBS News' Lana Zak and Tanya Rivero speak with Melissa Seixas, the Florida state president of Duke Energy, about efforts to restore power.
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How disrupted energy supplies are encouraging voluntary gas cuts in the EU | World Economic Forum
Germany has activated the second level of its three-stage emergency gas plan. The third stage could see energy supplies to industry limited, Reuters reports.
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Swedish utility Vattenfall said on Tuesday it had delayed the restart of the Ringhals 4 nuclear reactor by two months to Jan. 31, in a further setback to power supply in the Nordic and Baltic region.
Zimbabwe Intensifies Power Cuts Through Sept. 16 on Supply Shortage - Bloomberg
Zimbabwe’s state-owned electricity distributor intensified power cuts across the country because of a shortage of supply.
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Finnish power grid operator Fingrid started up two backup power plants on Thursday to balance the country's electricity system and prevent blackouts while repairs were made at a reactor seen as crucial to ensure reliable power supplies this winter.
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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.
Anna, Texas
| City | Anna |
| County | Collin |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 75409 |
Some of the power in the middle of town ins Anna is coming back on, but we are still out of power. Any idea why or when it will come back on?
All of Cobden to Anna, IL is out of power! To matters worse no one is telling us when it will come back or how did it go out in the first place!
Power out for whole town
Anna I’ll and jonesboro
Power went out on Chatsworth Dr in West Crossing addition.