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How to Report Power Outage
Power outage in Burns, Wyoming? Contact your local utility company.
Wyrulec Company
Report an Outage
(307) 837-2225
Western Area Power Administration
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(720) 962-7000
Burns Power Outages Caused by Weather
Events
May 18, 2010 - Thunderstorm Wind
Several power poles knocked down.
Burns - Burns
August 28, 2002 - Tornado
Tornado moved over open country but caused some damage to power lines and out buildings.
Burns - Burns
News
Cleanup continues in Wyoming as families deal with power outages
Monday's severe storms brought a tree down onto a home in Wyoming, leaving nearly a dozen customers without power for three days.
Jun 15, 2022
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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, Wyoming
City | Burns |
County | Laramie |
State | Wyoming (WY) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 82053 |
Downed power pole along Interstate 80 at milepost 386.