Power Outage in Donaldsonville, LA

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Donaldsonville Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

February 7, 2017 - Tornado

A tornado touched down in Donaldsonville near the intersection of East Bayou Road and Green Gable Road. It damaged the roofs of several homes, and knoced down power lines and trees. It also shifted a small home of its pier foundation. The tornado tracked east-northeast near River Road, damaging a few structures, and continuing to cause damage to trees and power lines before crossing into St. James Parish. Approximately 18 homes were damaged in Ascension Parish.

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March 18, 2003 - Thunderstorm Wind

Thunderstorm wind gusts blew a large metal awning off a swimming pool area at a private club. Power lines and several roofs were also damaged in the area.

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News

Outages in multiple parishes leave hundreds without power Monday morning

Power outages in Assumption, Ascension, and East Baton Rouge Parish left hundreds without power Monday morning. 

Oct 10, 2022

Man shot to death in Donaldsonville; victim identified Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn

Once they arrived, deputies found a deceased male with multiple gunshot wounds inside a vehicle.

Sep 30, 2022

Thousands without power Wednesday afternoon Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn

Entergy is reporting power outages for thousands of its customers Wednesday afternoon, July 6.

Jul 6, 2022

One person dead, another hurt after double-shooting in Donaldsonville Tuesday

DONALDSONVILLE - One person died in a hospital Wednesday after deputies found two people shot in an Ascension Parish neighborhood Tuesday. 

Jul 5, 2022

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This is unacceptable for power to be out this long i have two 2 yr olds who can not deal with the amount of heat we all have to sleep in soo can you please at come on my street and do something cause I know you all have kids to so put your selves in our shoes plzz and thank you!!!!

Sir Unknown | September 03, 2021  

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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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Donaldsonville, Louisiana

City Donaldsonville
County Ascension
State Louisiana (LA)
Country United States
Zip Codes 70346

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