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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.
Des Moines, New Mexico
| City | Des Moines |
| County | Union |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 88418 |
Lost power on 10/09 E Virginia
East Gray lost power 6:30 Sat. nite
SW 30th - out since 8/10 at 11:00 am.
For two days and counting with no power our food is on is spoiling
Sw14 50315 still no power