Power Outage in Calumet, IA

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MidAmerican Energy Company
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(888) 427-5632 Report Online
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Alliant Energy
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(800) 255-4268 Report Online
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Iowa Lakes Electric Coop
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(800) 225-4532
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North West Rural Electric Coop
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(800) 766-2099
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Osceola Electric Coop, Inc
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(888) 754-2519
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Calumet Power Outages Caused by Weather

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July 11, 2011 - Thunderstorm Wind

Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including several trees blown down. The winds also damaged a garage, blew down power poles and lines, and blew down 18 gravestones at a cemetery.

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June 11, 2008 - Tornado

A tornado destroyed several outbuildings, moved a 1.5 ton wagon, heavily damaged a machine shed containing farm equipment and also damaged a nearby house on the same farm. Also destroyed another machine shed at a different location, destroyed a pole barn, damaged a grain bin, broke or blew down several power poles and power lines, and caused tree damage.

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June 13, 2001 - Tornado

A tornado downed trees in Calumet and Sutherland, some of which caused severe damage to homes. The tornado also blew chimneys off at least two houses, caused other tree damage, knocked down power lines, and destroyed the concession stand at a softball field.

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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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Calumet, Iowa

City Calumet
County O'Brien
State Iowa (IA)
Country United States
Zip Codes 51009

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