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Coulee Dam Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Numerous trees and power lines were downed within and around Coulee City. Downed trees blocked roads, damaged vehicles, boat trailers, street signs, and homes. A large tree fell across State Route 155 closing the highway for over three hours. The roof was partially torn off at the Coulee Dam Casino. Several signs were also damaged at the casino. Due to the roof damage, moderate rains trailing behind the wind resulted in water damage to portions of the casino and offices. The Spring Canyon RAWS located three miles southeast of Coulee Dam clocked a wind gust of 65 miles per hour.
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A drought-stricken West is bracing for what is expected to be a hot, dry summer and its strain on a regional power grid that some believe is certain to fall short of demand and leave many in the dark.
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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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Coulee Dam, Washington
| City | Coulee Dam |
| County | Okanogan |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 99116 |
IMET stationed in Nespelem Fire Camp received winds between 50 and 60 mph along with blowing dust. The winds knocked trees down, tossed boxes, tents, tarps, and signs around fire camp. Several porta potties were knocked down as well. The storm weakened as it reached Brewster, Okanogan, and Omak. These areas received wind gusts near 35 mph which blew down small branches causing some isolated power outages in the community of Twisp.