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Belle Power Outages Caused by Weather
Events
There were multiple trees and power lines blown down.
Severe thunderstorm wind gusts knocked over large trees over causing power lines to fall.
Ice accumulations ranged from one quarter of an inch to three quarters of an inch. Power outages were common as several trees and power lines were damged.
Significant damage to trees and power lines resulted from ice accumulations of one and a half inches over the entire county.
News
Xfinity reports widespread internet outage in Santa Fe, Los Alamos | Local News | santafenewmexican.com
Xfinity said the outage was caused by a truck pulling down utility lines Wednesday at Cerrillos Road and Richards Avenue.
Power outage prompts early dismissal at Belle Terre Elementary School | Palm Coast Observer
Students whose parents aren't able to pick them up early will be supervised on campus until the regular dismissal time.
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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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Belle, Missouri
| City | Belle |
| County | Maries |
| State | Missouri (MO) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 65013 |
Precipitation started as rain during the afternoon of January 24th before changing over to snow during the late afternoon, with the snow then continuing into the morning of January 25th. An estimated 1 to 2 inches of snow fell across the county. Roads became partly snow covered and slippery. Around 25 power outages also occurred across the county due to the snow. Some schools had early release on January 24th, with several closed on January 25th.