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Emergency management reported several large trees blown down and several buildings without power.
Numerous and substantial damage was reported in and around Commerce. An estimated 10-15 homes and 8-10 cars were heavily damaged by straight line winds. Trees were snapped in half and some trees fell down on homes, on power lines, and also on streets. Some of the trees that were snapped or uprooted were several feet in diameter. Also, the pavilion at the city park was leveled, and just west of town, the roof was torn off a small house that was being used for storage.
Large tree limbs and power lines were blown down on Park Street in Commerce. Trees were also blown down on Highway 24 northeast of town.
There were numerous reports of trees and power lines blown down.
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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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Commerce, Texas
| City | Commerce |
| County | Hunt |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 75428, 75429 |
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