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LG&E, KU prepare community for emergencies with tips
With September being National Preparedness Month, Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company joined FEMA and organizations across the country to educate and empower others to prepare for and respond to all types of emergencies.
Rolling blackouts in Indiana possible as heat stresses the power grid
Power grid regulators have warned that Southern Indiana could be hit with outages as demand increases, and LG&E says it is "in good shape"
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As people try to beat the heat this week, power companies and cooperatives are getting ready for more people to crank up their air conditioning.
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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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Cranks, Kentucky
| City | Cranks |
| County | Harlan |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 40820 |