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Hardest hit were Iowa and South Dakota, where winds reached hurricane force
A crash north of Kalispell caused an outage for over 2,000 early Thursday morning | ABC Fox Kalispell | montanarightnow.com
WHITEFISH, Mont. - A driver is walking away uninjured from an accident that knocked out power for over 2,000 people north of Kalispell early Thursday morning.
Extensive power outages remain in the wake of a second winter storm | KX NEWS Open Navigation Close Navigation
Here’s an update on power outages in the region and when utilities expect power to be restored: Montana-Dakota Utilities: About 1,800 outages are still being reported on the MDU Outage Map web page. Virtually all affected communities are in northwestern North Dakota, in communities around and including Williston, Carson, Stanley, New Salem, Sentinel Butte, Crosby […]
Hit-and-run causes outage for over 1,700 in Kalispell area | ABC Fox Kalispell | montanarightnow.com
KALISPELL, Mont. - A high-voltage Padmount switch was hit in Kalispell Saturday night, causing a power outage to many in the area.
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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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Butte, North Dakota
City | Butte |
County | McLean |
State | North Dakota (ND) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 58723 |
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