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Two large commercial grade steel bins and their horizontal transfer system were torn out from the city grain elevator facility and were splayed to the east, partially blocking U. S. Highway 75. Several wooden power poles in the area were also snapped. Numerous large trees and tree limbs were torn down around the community and most homes sustained shingle, roofing and siding damage.
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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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Donaldson, Minnesota
| City | Donaldson |
| County | Kittson |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 56720 |
Power lines were blown down knocking out the MNDOT RWIS sensors on highway 11.