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Booker Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Resident count of 701 affected. There were 12 business that also reported economic injuries. Damages and economic impact also resulted from: debris cleanup (downed trees, etc), numerous downed power lines and broken power poles, and damaged to roads and bridges.
A line of thunderstorms developed across the northeastern Texas Panhandle shortly after 11 PM CST on the 3rd. This line quickly strengthened as it moved to the east. As this line moved east of Booker (Lipscomb County) the Booker Fire Chief reported penny (0.75 inches) and frequent lightning. The lightning caused power to flicker a couple times at the fire house. This line continued to move to the east across the Panhandle and entered western Oklahoma shortly after midnight on the 4th.
The public reported 0.10 inches of ice, and power outages across Darrouzett due to ice on power lines.
The roof was blown off of a grocery store knocking down power lines and causing damage to cars in the nearby parking lot. No injuries were reported.
Episodes
The Perry 23 Wildfire began around 1100 CST about nine miles northeast of Wolf Creek Park in western Lipscomb County in the northeast Texas Panhandle. The wildfire began just one half mile east of Texas State Highway 23 and roughly one mile south of Perry Road. The wildfire consumed three hundred and twenty acres and was caused by downed power lines. There were no structures damaged and there were no reports of injuries or fatalities. The wildfire was contained around 2100 CST.
News
Closings, delays due to power outages | Weather Headlines | ktbs.com
SHREVEPORT, La. - Following Tuesday night's storms, more than a dozen Caddo Parish schools and all schools in Haughton and Plain Dealing will be closed Wednesday due to power outages.
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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.
Booker, Texas
| City | Booker |
| County | Lipscomb |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 79005 |
Power lines were down and debris was strewn across Texas Highway 23 and County Road C, blocking traffic.