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Drakesboro Power Outages Caused by Weather
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March 30, 2019 - Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down around the Beechmont and Drakesboro areas. There was one motor vehicle accident due to the debris. Power lines were damaged.
Drakesboro - Drakesboro
June 15, 2016 - Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were blown down near Greenville. A tree was blown down in Drakesboro.
Greenville - Drakesboro
June 12, 2008 - Thunderstorm Wind
Power poles were leaning over a state road.
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January 29, 2008 - Thunderstorm Wind
About 15 trees fell on roads and into power lines.
Powderly - Drakesboro
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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.
Drakesboro, Kentucky
| City | Drakesboro |
| County | Muhlenberg |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 42337 |
There was damage to numerous trees and power lines across the county. There was minor structural damage to some roofs as well. A total of 88 downed trees and 19 damaged structures were reported to the county's central dispatch office. The hardest hit areas included Drakesboro, Beechmont, and Greenville.