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Over 3,000 households experiencing power outages in Western ND | KX NEWS Open Navigation Close Navigation
Bismarck, ND (KXNET) — According to the outage map of North Dakota from PowerOutage.us, there are over 3,000 households experiencing power outages in the state with the strong majority coming from Western ND. What began with around 1,000 outages on Saturday, April 23, has continued to spread throughout the western part of the state and […]
Xcel Energy ramping up staffing ahead of snowstorm Open Navigation Close Navigation
The heavy snow and wind could cause power outages across the state, so hundreds of Xcel employees from North Dakota and Minnesota will be on standby just in case, according to a press release.
911 outage fixed across Western North Dakota | KX NEWS Open Navigation Close Navigation
2/22/22, 6:07 p.m. The 911 connectivity issue has been fixed, according to the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services. State Radio dispatchers are able to connect via wireless and landline phones again, according to a Facebook post. But if you continue to have difficulties connecting, call their administrative line at 701-328-9921. 2/22/22, 10:09 a.m. 911 […]
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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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Drake, North Dakota
City | Drake |
County | McHenry |
State | North Dakota (ND) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 58736 |