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From Zeigler to Christopher, a trained spotter reported lots of trees were down, and power was out.
Large trees were blown down. Some tree limbs landed on power lines and roads. A portion of a fence was blown out.
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Urologist Powers Vasectomy With Electric Pickup Truck During Blackout
Austin-based urologist Christopher Yang used his Rivian R1 T pickup truck to literally power a vasectomy procedure during a prolonged Texas power outage.
Doctor performs ‘Rivian powered vasectomy’ during power outage | MyStateline.com Open Navigation Close Navigation
AUSTIN, Texas (WTVO) — A doctor in Texas said he “performed what is likely the world’s first Rivian powered vasectomy” by using his electric pickup truck to power his clinic during a power outage. According to Inside EVs, Dr. Christopher Young was scheduled to perform the procedure on a patient when a power outage occurred. […]
Six Flags Great Adventure closed during power outage
Hurricane Harbor and Wild Safari are operating as scheduled, according to a Six Flags spokeswoman.
A Summer of Blackouts? | City Journal
Winter Storm: Winter Storm Disrupts U.S. With Power Outages and Icy Roads - The New York Times
A storm that had already dumped a foot of snow in some parts of the country caused more problems on Thursday because of accumulating ice. Thousands of flights were canceled.
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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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Christopher, Illinois
| City | Christopher |
| County | Franklin |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 62822 |
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