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Colon Power Outages Caused by Weather
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July 18, 2015 - Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines downed.
Colon - Colon
July 11, 2011 - Thunderstorm Wind
Local fire officials reported multiple trees and power lines down along Custer and Decker Roads.
Colon - Colon
June 12, 2000 - Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines downed. Minor damage to a grain bin.
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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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Colon, Michigan
| City | Colon |
| County | St. Joseph |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 49040 |
Local fire departments reported two healthy one to two foot diameter trees were damaged at Manor Rd and Palmer Street. One tree was snapped about half way up, with the other broke at the base. A tree branch landed on a vehicle. Power lines were also down in the area from tree limbs.