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Branch Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Multiple power poles were downed in Branch.
Winds in a thunderstorm damaged a home by removing shingles. A fence was also downed in the area and a power pole was broken.
The Acadia Parish Sheriffs Department reported downed power lines and a camper knocked off its blocks.
NWS Storm Survey determined that strong straight line winds damaged a barn and power lines along Golf Course Road near Branch.
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Though power has been restored in a few pockets, officials have told residents in Hurricane Ida’s hardest hit areas to prepare to go without electricity for as much as three weeks.
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As Hurricane Delta blows through Southwest Louisiana, one thing is certain: power outages will occur.
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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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Branch, Louisiana
| City | Branch |
| County | Acadia |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 70516 |
Homeowner are my parents Jim and Connie Visser. Power went out about 11:30pm on 6/2 at 115 S Maple Rd, Branch, MI. We do not have water, electric or anything as the whole house is powered by electric here. Thanks for your help!