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Power outage in Belen, New Mexico? Contact your local utility company.
Socorro Electric Cooperative
Report an Outage
(800) 351-7575
Continental Divide Electric Cooperative Inc
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(877) 775-5211
Belen Power Outages Caused by Weather
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August 17, 2008 - Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed power lines and combined with large hail to break windows throughout Belen.
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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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Belen, New Mexico
| City | Belen |
| County | Valencia |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 87002 |
A thunderstorm moving rapidly north through the Belen area produced a peak wind gust up to 66 mph. No significant damage to trees and power lines was reported with the passage of this storm.