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Crews "ready" to address power outages caused by Hurricane Ian, energy official says - CBS News
Hurricane Ian knocked out power for millions in Florida. CBS News' Lana Zak and Tanya Rivero speak with Melissa Seixas, the Florida state president of Duke Energy, about efforts to restore power.
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Minnesota's usually-reliable power grid is at risk as we head into the summer season, putting our region at a high risk of energy emergencies.
Brainerd lakes area hit with multiple storms Monday - Brainerd Dispatch | News, weather, sports from Brainerd and Baxter
As of Tuesday evening, area emergency personnel reported no injuries as a result of the storms.
Tracking power outages: More than 2,200 lose power in northern Iowa | Weather | kimt.com
A large chunk of those customers were in the southern part of Mason City.
Stewartville could be without power for a day following storm, outages reported elsewhere - Post Bulletin | Rochester Minnesota news, weather, sports
About 15% of People's Energy Cooperative customers were without power as of 7:57 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021.
Stewartville residents scramble for generators, firewood and warm housing amid unrelenting power outage - Post Bulletin | Rochester Minnesota news, weather, sports
About 1,900 customers were without power on Thursday, amounting to 85% of the city, said Capt. Jon Jacobson, Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office emergency management director. Nine power lines were down in the city, causing “major infrastructure damage” at the main substation.
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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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Byron, Minnesota
| City | Byron |
| County | Olmsted |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 55920 |
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