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Harney County Dispatch reported trees and power lines down in Burns due to damaging thunderstorm winds.
Trained spotters reported from 8 to 12 inches of snow around the Fields and Andrews areas and 5 to six inches around the Burns area. Strong winds were also reported with blowing and drifting snow and power outages.
A strong North Pacific frontal system moved through Southeast Oregon during the early morning hours of the 14th. Behind the fornt, high winds caused considerable damage across Southeast Oregon with wind gust speeds estimated at up to 70 mph. The roof was torn from a home and 2 power poles were downed due to the high winds in Rome and 2 business signs were downed in Jordan Valley.
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A strong cold front swept through the Intermountain West early in the morning on the 23rd. Snow squalls and high winds with damage to trees and power lines were reported across the region.
A damaging cold front moved through Southeast Oregon into Southwest Idaho knocking down trees and power lines around the area.
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Nearly 1,400 people are waking up in the dark in Southwest Portland Tuesday morning.
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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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Burns, Oregon
| City | Burns |
| County | Harney |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 97720 |
Harney County Dispatch reported trees and power lines down in Burns due to damaging thunderstorm winds.