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Florida braces for Hurricane Nicole, a rare November storm | Iowa Public Radio
The storm strengthened into a hurricane on Wednesday after pounding the Bahamas, as U.S. officials ordered evacuations that included former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago club.
Residents in Codington County opposed Summit CO2 pipeline project
County commissioners hear from resident opposed to Summit Carbon Solution carbon dioxide pipeline project during Tuesday's meeting.
Hurricane Ian: When the power grid goes out, could solar and batteries power your home? | University of California University of California
A study of real-world disasters shows how home solar and storage could keep the lights on and the air conditioner running during many outages, if not all.
Missoula Windstorm Knocks Out Power to Over 2,700 Homes
Crews responded immediately and most of those customers had service by 6:10 p.m.
Get Through a Blackout Safely and Comfortably With These 11 Steps - CNET
Americans experienced an average of seven hours of power outages in 2021. Prepare for one by following these steps.
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Power was reported still out to hundreds of NYSEG customers in Chenango County and Tioga County early August 5.
Powerful Storms Knock Out Power to Thousands in Binghamton Area loading...
Several thousand Broome County NYSEG customers, including Walmart and other big retailers in Vestal, lost electric service in the aftermath of strong thunderstorms.
Power out for more than 10,000, and is likely to remain out multiple days for some | Public Safety | willistonherald.com
Power is out all over the region in Williams, McKenzie and Richland county Montana. The wind knocked multiple utility poles down overnight Saturday, April 23, leaving more than 10,000 homes
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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.
Carbon, Iowa
| City | Carbon |
| County | Adams |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 50839 |
A motor home has been blown on its side, with part of a roof blown off a house. Power poles were blown down, with all the debris lying off to the northeast.