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Bartlett Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Blizzard conditions began across Wheeler County by 6 pm CST on April 4, 2009. Snowfall amounts were around 6 inches. Strong north winds of 30 to 45 mph caused significant blowing and drifting snow with reduced visibility to below a quarter mile at times during the overnight hours. Snow drifts up to 3 feet high closed roads and strong winds caused some power outages across the county.
Freezing rain preceded the heavy snow with ice accumulations up to a quarter inch causing some downed power lines and tree branches. Storm total snowfall amounts ranged from 3 to 6 inches. The snow combined with winds of 15 to 30 mph causing blowing and drifting.
Ice accumulations of a quarter to half inch caused broken tree branches and snapped power lines. Snowfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches followed.
The tornado touched down in an grove of trees, uprooting and breaking off numerous large trees. As the tornado moved southeastwards, it encountered a farmstead where it ripped off the roof of the home, destroyed a machine shed and garage, and broke power poles. Before lifting, the tornado moved through a field and overturned the end of a center pivot irrigation system.
Extensive wind damage in and around Bartlett. A canopy was torn off a gas station, several trees branches and power lines were down, and several grain bins were damaged or destroyed. In addition, 20 R.E.A poles were snapped off and several center pivot irrigation systems were overturned south of Bartlett.
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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.
Bartlett, Nebraska
| City | Bartlett |
| County | Wheeler |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 68622 |
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