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Power outage shuts down Pleasant Prairie Police phone lines; department looks into future prevention
The Pleasant Prairie Police Department is meeting with village leadership after a power outage shut down the department’s non-emergency lines for several hours Sunday evening, Sept. 25, during a severe
Sheboygan hit by storm. Trees, power lines down. Cleanup begins.
Sheboygan was hit by a powerful storm Wednesday night that downed trees and power lines. Here's what to know as cleanup begins.
Tornado rips through central Wisconsin, causing damage, power outages | Wisconsin Public Radio
At least one tornado ripped across central Wisconsin Wednesday, cutting power and damaging structures in the Tomah area. No injuries or casualties have been reported.
Nearly 60,000 power outages reported in north central Ohio after powerful storms | Weather | richlandsource.com
RICHLAND COUNTY -- Almost 60,000 customers were without power Tuesday morning across north central Ohio after powerful storms packing high winds roared through the area Monday night.
Driver arrested for hitting pole, causing power outage, Dane County Sheriff's Office says
The crash created hazards because of downed power lines that started "arcing in the rain," but no one was injured, authorities said.
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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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Downing, Wisconsin
| City | Downing |
| County | Dunn |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 54734 |
Dozens of large trees were toppled from Downing to Boyceville. Some power lines were also downed.