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Arco Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Five to 6 power poles were snapped down 1 mile south of Darlington due to strong thunderstorm winds. The poles were snapped off just above the ground. It occurred near the mouth of Antelope Springs.
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A severe thunderstorm snapped football stadium light poles at the base at Butte County High School in Arco. Broken tree branches were widespread in Arco and many power outages occurred in rural Butte County.
Five to 6 power poles were snapped down 1 mile south of Darlington due to strong thunderstorm winds. The poles were snapped off just above the ground. It occurred near the mouth of Antelope Springs.
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Winter storm, high wind warnings and weather advisories declared for East Idaho | Freeaccess | idahostatejournal.com
The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning, a winter weather advisory and a winter storm warning for East Idaho.
HIGH WIND WARNING: Windstorm expected to blow down trees, cause power outages and reduce visibility throughout East Idaho | Freeaccess | idahostatejournal.com
The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for the windstorm that's forecast to continue blowing through East Idaho until Friday night.
UPDATE: Power has been restored to Idaho Power customers in Pocatello | Local News | kpvi.com
Over 1,000 Idaho Power customers and dozens of businesses along Yellowstone Avenue in Pocatello are without power.
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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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Arco, Idaho
| City | Arco |
| County | Butte |
| State | Idaho (ID) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 83213 |
A severe thunderstorm snapped football stadium light poles at the base at Butte County High School in Arco. Broken tree branches were widespread in Arco and many power outages occurred in rural Butte County.