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Cawker City Power Outages Caused by Weather
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September 28, 2013 - Thunderstorm Wind
Several tree limbs were blown down in and near Cawker City, some with a diameter of 6 to 8 inches, from wind gusts estimated to be near 60 mph. A few of the tree limbs downed power lines, causing power outages.
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June 1, 2011 - Thunderstorm Wind
An estimated wind gust of 75 mph dropped tree limbs throughout Cawker City, which resulted in a lengthy power outage 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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Cawker City, Kansas
City | Cawker City |
County | Mitchell |
State | Kansas (KS) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 67430 |
Power lines were downed just east of Cawker City.