Power Outage in Bent, NM

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Otero County Electric Cooperative Inc
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(800) 548-4660
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Xcel Energy
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El Paso Electric
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Black Hills Energy
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Unprecedented Heat And Stressed Grids Make Dangerous Power Outages Increasingly Likely | HuffPost Impact

Power grids are dangerously strained, and resulting blackouts could take a deadly toll.

Jul 26, 2022

Six Flags Great Adventure closed during power outage

Hurricane Harbor and Wild Safari are operating as scheduled, according to a Six Flags spokeswoman.

Jul 22, 2022

Rush toward green energy has left US 'incredibly' vulnerable to summer blackouts, expert warns | Fox News

Much of the U.S. could be due for blackouts this summer as policymakers rush power plants offline in a bid to switch to renewable energy sources such as wind and solar.

Jul 4, 2022

1 week later: McBride Containment at 84%; Nogal at 70% Open Navigation Close Navigation

Exactly one week after the fast-moving McBride fire tore through Ruidoso and surrounding neighborhoods, crews are approaching total containment of the fire; even as their equipment has been vandalized.

Apr 12, 2022

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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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Bent, New Mexico

City Bent
County Otero
State New Mexico (NM)
Country United States
Zip Codes 88314

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