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Lafayette Utilities System
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Blanchardville Power Outages Caused by Weather
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June 8, 2008 - Thunderstorm Wind
Powerful thunderstorms winds knocked down large trees.
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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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Blanchardville, Wisconsin
| City | Blanchardville |
| County | Lafayette |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 53516 |
A swath of thunderstorm wind damage occurred over southeast Iowa County. This swath extended into northeastern Lafayette County and east/southeast into the counties of Dane and Green. Overall the swath was about 15 miles wide. Numerous large trees were uprooted or large branches broken. Tree debris brought down some power-lines. Some roof shingles were blown off the roofs of a couple homes.