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Coal City Power Outages Caused by Weather
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A barn was destroyed and blown across the road. Power lines and trees were reported down as well.
News
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In Summer Of Record Heat, U.S. Power Grid Is Holding Up–So Far
Despite earlier warnings from grid operators and power grid reliability experts, this summer’s unprecedented heat waves have not caused rolling blackouts in the U.S.—at least not so far.
Sussex County and Morris County power outage after I-80 accident
80,000 customers were knocked out before crews started re-routing power to substations in Morris and Sussex counties.
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Power was reported still out to hundreds of NYSEG customers in Chenango County and Tioga County early August 5.
UPDATE: NIPSCO working to restore power to nearly 18,000 residents across Region
NIPSCO said an estimate on when power will be restored cannot be determined at this time but the company is tracking developing weather patterns and has crews prepared to respond.
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U.S. power companies are facing supply crunches that may hamper their ability to keep the lights on as the nation heads into the heat of summer and the peak hurricane season.
Iowans warned: Rising summer temperatures may cause rolling blackouts
A regional agency says rolling blackouts would be limited to an hour at a time. Iowa has been rated at high risk of 'energy emergencies' this summer.
Indiana power company, AES, plans to go coal-free by 2025
AES Indiana's parent company announced Friday that it plans to go coal-free by 2025. But its unclear what that means for its Petersburg power plant.
Threat of summer power outages raises concerns | Local News | santafenewmexican.com
The state Public Regulation Commission rang alarms Wednesday over the potential for electricity shortages this summer.
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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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Coal City, Indiana
| City | Coal City |
| County | Owen |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 47427 |
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