Power Outage in Backus, MN

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Minnesota Power
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(800) 228-4966 Report Online
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Crow Wing Power
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(800) 648-9401 Report Online
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Itasca-Mantrap Co-op Electrical Assn
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(888) 713-3377
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Cass County Electric Cooperative
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(701) 356-4499
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Xcel Energy
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(800) 895-1999 Report Online
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News

Brainerd lakes area hit with multiple storms Monday - Brainerd Dispatch | News, weather, sports from Brainerd and Baxter

As of Tuesday evening, area emergency personnel reported no injuries as a result of the storms.

May 31, 2022

Update: Power to remain out for thousands overnight - Brainerd Dispatch | News, weather, sports from Brainerd and Baxter

In what the electrical cooperative is calling an unprecedented move, Crow Wing Power repair crews will be called back from the field at 5 p.m. due to dangerous weather conditions.

Nov 18, 2016

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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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Backus, Minnesota

City Backus
County Cass
State Minnesota (MN)
Country United States
Zip Codes 56435

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