Power Outage in Benoit, MS

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Delta Electric Power Assn
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Coahoma Electric Power Association
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Benoit Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

April 9, 2021 - Thunderstorm Wind

Power lines were blown down.

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April 12, 2020 - Thunderstorm Wind

Trees and power lines were blown down.

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June 19, 2019 - Thunderstorm Wind

A few trees and power lines were blown down along with many large limbs.

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March 9, 2006 - Thunderstorm Wind

A line of thunderstorms moved across Bolivar County around noon on March 9th and produced substantial damage from Benoit to just west of Cleveland to around Mound Bayou. The most significant damage occurred in a segment of the squall line called a "bow echo". Numerous trees and power lines were snapped or blown down as a swath of 70 to 80 mph winds blew across the county. Just northwest of Cleveland, a mobile home park had several homes significantly damaged while a few permanent homes sustained major roof damage.

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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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Benoit, Mississippi

City Benoit
County Bolivar
State Mississippi (MS)
Country United States
Zip Codes 38725

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