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Burley Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Multiple power outages affecting over 500 customers near Milner, Hobson, and Hynes.
Two power poles snapped off near their bases on S Pole Line Rd just north of W 800 S.
A very large tree over 3 feet in diameter was uprooted and crashed into a residence on E 400 S just west of S 350 E. Roof and the back half of residence were destroyed. A second large tree next to the residence also uprooted. Large trees were snapped off approximately half way up along E 400 S near S 250 E. 2 other large trees 2-3 feet in diameter uprooted half way in between S 350 E and S 250 E and power pole was snapped in half.
Four power poles snapped off near their base along Highway 27 between W 800 S and W 900 S. Long row of irrigation pivots blown over nearby. All damage indicative of straight line winds.
Seventy-eight mile per hour wind gust recorded at Burley airport with power outages in Cassia County and trees downed.
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Fifty knot winds recorded in Cassia and Power Counties.
Seventy-eight mile per hour wind gust recorded at Burley airport with power outages in Cassia County and trees downed. Minidoka County sherriff office reported power outages with trees taking down power lines. Roofs and buildings damaged and wheel lines blown into roads.
News
Winter storms leave wrecks, power outage and freeway closure in their wake across East Idaho | Freeaccess | idahostatejournal.com
The winter storms that are forecast to barrel through East Idaho all week have already caused several wrecks, a widespread power outage as well as a lengthy freeway closure.
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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.
Burley, Idaho
| City | Burley |
| County | Cassia |
| State | Idaho (ID) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 83318 |
We live on Sandy glen lane in Burley, Idaho. We have no power around the neighborhood including us. It powered off at 11:54pm with high winds outside.
Our power has been out for two hours. We live at 323 Hwy 81, Burley. We have United Electric.