Power Outage in Columbus, NM

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Power outage in Columbus, New Mexico? Contact your local utility company.

Columpus Electric Power
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(800) 228-0579
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El Paso Electric
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Sierra Electric Cooperative Inc
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(888) 336-3380
PNM
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(888) 342-5766 Report Online
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Columbus Power Outages Caused by Weather

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July 30, 2009 - Thunderstorm Wind

Thunderstorm winds blew down 9 power poles about 6 miles west of Columbus, NM along NM Highway 9.

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Duke Energy crews assess damage, restore power for thousands of customers across Carolinas

/PRNewswire/ -- Thousands of Duke Energy crews are working to restore power to thousands of customers in North Carolina and South Carolina following Hurricane...

Oct 1, 2022

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.

Aug 9, 2022

Hot Night Without Power for Some NYSEG Customers loading...

Power was reported still out to hundreds of NYSEG customers in Chenango County and Tioga County early August 5.

Aug 5, 2022

AEP Denies Ohio Claims After Forced Power Outage | The Vivid Faces of the Vanished | NewsBreak Original

The week of June 13 AEP Ohio cut the electrical power of tens of thousands of Ohio residents. The company claims this was done to preserve equipment needed after a strong line of storms hit Central Ohio. Central Ohio residents flooded social media with complaints of medical equipment power loss, food loss, lost wages, hotel expenses, and more. AEP directed customers to their claims portal for residents to file damage claims on their losses. The site required users to provide a detailed, itemized list of all expenses and proof of loss with a photograph.

Jul 13, 2022

7,266 FirstEnergy and AEP customers in Richland County enter weekend without power | Weather | richlandsource.com

Thousands of Richland County residents entered the weekend without electricity, despite published power company estimates that it would be restored by late Friday night.

Jun 18, 2022

Extreme heat: More than a dozen cities set temperature records for June 15 | CNN Close icon

At least 16 US cities set or tied records for their highest temperature for the date, with Macon, Georgia, hitting 103 degrees Fahrenheit on Wednesday, the National Weather Service reported.

Jun 16, 2022

How to file a claim with AEP over spoiled food, hotel stays | WOWK 13 News Open Navigation Close Navigation

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Strong winds, thunderstorms and high temperatures became a combination that left many without electricity for days. If you had food go bad, lost wages at your job or had to stay in a hotel because of an extended outage, AEP has an online portal to file a claim. It’s not a […]

Jun 16, 2022

Thousands of Knox County residents still powerless 2 days after storm | Weather | knoxpages.com

MOUNT VERNON -- Thousands of Knox County residents woke up in the dark Thursday for the third day in a row, as electricity remains scarce following Monday night's storm.

Jun 16, 2022

UPDATE: Power outages affecting downtown Columbus, surrounding areas | WRBL Open Navigation Close Navigation

UPDATE, 6/15/2022 6:50 p.m.: According to Georgia Power, the outages have been resolved. The source of the outages were due to an equipment issue. COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Power outages are affecting the area of downtown Columbus and adjacent neighborhoods. According to Georgia Power, around 2,600 customers are impacted as of about 5:30 p.m. The […]

Jun 15, 2022

State officials warn of increased summer blackouts

Hotter weather and a deeper drought may make power interruptions more likely this summer.

Jun 3, 2022

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Power out 43206 at Hanford St and Ann St

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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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Columbus, New Mexico

City Columbus
County Luna
State New Mexico (NM)
Country United States
Zip Codes 88029

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