Power Outage in Bottineau, ND

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Power outage in Bottineau, North Dakota? Contact your local utility company.

Montana-Dakota Utilities Co
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(800) 638-3278
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Otter Tail Power Company
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(800) 257-4044
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Verendrye Electric Coop Inc
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(800) 472-2141

Bottineau Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

April 23, 2022 - Blizzard

Strong winds and heavy snow combined to produce a blizzard. In addition, periods of freezing rain occurred which accreted on power lines. This, combined with strong winds, led to extensive damage to power lines, cross arms, and poles, and thus widespread power outages.

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June 28, 2020 - Thunderstorm Wind

Power lines blew down and a large tree blew down onto a road.

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News

Landline 911 service outage in western portion of state | News, Sports, Jobs - Minot Daily News

The Minot Police Department is reporting a fiber-optic line north of Bismarck was damaged today and is causing issues with Landline 9-1-1 calls in the western p

Sep 15, 2022

Burgum declares statewide emergency after April storms cause power outages in the west, flooding in the east - Grand Forks Herald | Grand Forks, East Grand Forks news, weather & sports

According to a news release from the governor’s office, Burgum plans to request presidential disaster declarations for both events.

Apr 26, 2022

Crews working on restoring power for co-op members in Bottineau, Rolette Counties Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn

The provider said crews are working to restore power, and hope to have it back on by Saturday night.

Apr 23, 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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Bottineau, North Dakota

City Bottineau
County Bottineau
State North Dakota (ND)
Country United States
Zip Codes 58318

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