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Chowchilla Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Strong northwest wind associated with a vigorous cold frontal passage led to damage on 15 units in a Selma mobile home park with trees and power poles downed around the Fresno County area in the early morning hours of the 3rd. In Visalia a large oak tree was felled in the north side of town by the strong wind. Rainfall that occurred with this cold front was intense. Madera reported street flooding in the downtown area with 1.56" received from the day's rain. On the west side of the San Joaquin Valley Coalinga in Fresno County reported 0.68" of rain with the system.
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Grid Operator: Rolling blackouts imminent Tuesday as temps across Calif. soar
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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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Chowchilla, California
| City | Chowchilla |
| County | Madera |
| State | California (CA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 93610 |
11/2011