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Another 2,500 customers are out in Somerset County.
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Americans experienced an average of seven hours of power outages in 2021. Prepare for one by following these steps.
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.
Six Flags Great Adventure closed during power outage
Hurricane Harbor and Wild Safari are operating as scheduled, according to a Six Flags spokeswoman.
Vandalism root of Keystone oil pipeline outage | Argus Media
A power outage that continues to curtail throughputs on TC Energy's 590,000 b/d Keystone crude pipeline was caused by vandalism of a power substation transformer in South Dakota.
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Hardest hit were Iowa and South Dakota, where winds reached hurricane force
PNM blames crow for Santa Fe power outage | Local News | santafenewmexican.com
"It was a fluke accident," PNM spokesman Ray Sandoval said. "Birds land on wires and poles all the time. This guy — the way he landed or took off, his
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(The Center Square) – In the wake of an alert warning of possible rolling blackouts this summer, some Illinois lawmakers want to revise the state’s energy policies.
Summer blackouts may be on the horizon | National | thecentersquare.com
(The Center Square) – As energy and gas prices continue to rise, industry insiders are warning that blackouts and “energy emergencies” may be in store for millions of Americans this
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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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Dakota, Illinois
| City | Dakota |
| County | Stephenson |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 61018 |
Winds estimated to be 70 mph blew down several trees onto power lines along North Dakota Road or about 4 miles northeast of Freeport, IL at 10:30 am June 8. A power outage was also reported.