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Power lines down in Colfax.
Numerous trees and limbs down. Power was out all the way north to Interstate 80.
News
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.
Iowa tornado updates: Officials release names of victims in Winterset
Officials have released the names of the six people who died as a result of the tornado that swept through Winterset, Iowa, on Saturday.
Sierra storm recovery: PG&E gives update on power restoration efforts in Northern California
Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in 20 California counties to help support local governments through ongoing storm response efforts, ?as tens of thousands of people remain without power in the Sierra.
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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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Colfax, Iowa
| City | Colfax |
| County | Jasper |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 50054 |
Colfax, Wa 99111