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How to Report Power Outage
Power outage in Bushnell, Nebraska? Contact your local utility company.
City of Kimball Electric Department
Report an Outage
(308) 235-3639
Western Area Power Administration
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(720) 962-7000
Bushnell Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Strong winds force power outages in Chadron - METRO - NEWS CHANNEL NEBRASKA Rectangle
Several people are without power in a Nebraska Panhandle community Monday morning.
Nov 7, 2022
No injuries in crash involving six semi-tractor-trailers on Interstate 80 near Bushnell Friday - METRO - NEWS CHANNEL NEBRASKA Rectangle
Emergency officials responded to a multiple-vehicle crash west of Bushnell early Friday morning.
Nov 5, 2022
Thurman warns of economic stagnation if county shuns renewable energy - METRO - NEWS CHANNEL NEBRASKA Rectangle
NEBRASKA CITY – Otoe County Commissioner Jim Thurman expects a zoning committee to recommend regulations on wind turbines that will make it impossible to establish a wind farm here. The county&r
Nov 1, 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.
Bushnell, Nebraska
| City | Bushnell |
| County | Kimball |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 69128 |
A brief tornado touched down along County Road 17 approximately 9 miles north of Bushnell, NE. A roof of an old barn was torn off and exterior walls collapsed (DI 1, DOD 6). An auger cart and auger were tipped. Power poles broke near the farm.