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Damaging thunderstorm winds ripped gutters from a house and tore off a portion of a roof. Trees were also uprooted and some powerlines were knocked down due to the winds.
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A Southern Indiana utility warns rolling blackouts possible during heat wave this week | News | wdrb.com
A local utility warns rolling blackouts possible during heat wave this week.
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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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Brownstown, Indiana
| City | Brownstown |
| County | Jackson |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 47220 |
A few trees and power lines were downed by the fairgrounds due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts. This report was relayed by WDRB 41 in Louisville.