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Multiple trees and power lines were downed on Highway 2 West from the Bernice Elementary School, forcing the closure of the roadway.
Several trees and powerlines were downed in the community of Bernice, Louisiana.
The roofover on one of the classrooms at Bernice Elementary School was ripped from the portable building by strong thunderstorm winds. A house and car on Harper Street was damaged when a tree blew down. Elsewhere a few trees and power lines were downed near U.S. Highway 167 and Highway 2. The light standards were also blown down at the Bernice High School's football stadium.
Numerous trees and power lines down. Shingles blown off numerous houses.
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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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Bernice, Louisiana
| City | Bernice |
| County | Union |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 71222 |
US 167 on the north side of Bernice was closed in both directions due to downed power lines lying across the road.