Power Outage in Box Elder, SD

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West River Electric Association Inc
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(605) 279-2135
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Black Hills Energy
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(800) 694-8989 Report Online
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Black Hills Electric Cooperative
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(800) 742-0085
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Otter Tail Power Company
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(800) 257-4044
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Red Lake Electric Coop, Inc
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(218) 253-2200

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Oct 12, 2022

Power outage at Austin airport leads to flight delays Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn

An early morning power outage Wednesday at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport caused flight delays that continued even after electricity was restored.

Sep 7, 2022

Power fully restored in some Black Hills communities after rolling black outs Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn

Statewide, South Dakotans are being asked to conserve power after a record-breaking cold from North Dakota to Texas is putting a strain on the electrical grid.

Feb 16, 2021

Black Hills area sees power outages due to 70mph winds Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn

Residents woke up to strong winds, and even power outages in Rapid City, Custer, and Edgemont. Gusts hit as high as 70 mph in certain parts of the Black Hills region.

Dec 23, 2020

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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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Box Elder, South Dakota

City Box Elder
County Pennington
State South Dakota (SD)
Country United States
Zip Codes 57719

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