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One power pole was blown down. Monetary damages were estimated.
The storm that produced the tornado that started in Hardeman County Texas continued to move northeast and produced another tornado near Duke, Oklahoma. The tornado blew the roof off a greenhouse approximately two miles northeast of Duke. Six power poles were also downed along with numerous trees damaged.
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When will power be turned back on? Full restoration from Hurricane Ian could take months
Utility companies in Florida are working around the clock to restore power, but officials warn the task may take weeks to even months to complete in the hardest-hit areas.
North Carolina A&T classes resume after outage
North Carolina A&T has resumed classes after electrical service was restored to most of the campus.
Who to call for power outages | Breaking | indexjournal.com
Downed trees and power lines are possible in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. If you need to report an outage, here is who to call:
Food safety: What's OK to eat after Ian knocks out power | wtsp.com
If you didn't buy canned food items before Hurricane Ian caused your power to go out, you have about four hours to eat whatever is in the fridge, the CDC says.
Oklahoma utility crews head to Florida as Hurricane Ian threatens its west coast
"That’s how the electrical grid stays resilient in America, through the utilities helping each other in these sorts of situations," said PSO spokesman Wayne Greene as several work crews left
Rain, equipment failures contribute to power outages | Local News | enidnews.com
At the height of the outages, around 700 OG&E customers were without power, in a couple of parts of the city.
Thousands still without power; Monday's storms leaves Duke customers trying to stay cool | WKRC
SYCAMORE TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WKRC) - Duke Energy says it had about 225,000 customers lose power Monday evening. Forty-eight hours later, that number was down to about 4,000. That's no power for two days, with the heat index hovering at about 100 degrees. Caption: WKRC. Local 12 caught up with Meryl and Steve Juran of Sycamore Township as they were emptying the contents of their refrigerator into trash bags. “Sushi, turkey, fruit. Oh, my God, lots of dips,” said Meryl.
Indiana utility companies: Rolling blackouts are worst-case scenario
Utility companies say blackouts are a worst case scenario, only a very small possibility and not a reason to panic.
Duke Energy crews to begin damage assessment, power restoration once winter storm moves through Carolinas | Duke Energy | News Center
A winter storm continues to move through the Carolinas today, cutting power to 67,000 Duke Energy customers so far, with more power outages likely to occur later today and into early Monday.
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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.
Duke, Oklahoma
| City | Duke |
| County | Jackson |
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 73532 |
Four power poles were downed by high winds. Monetary damages were estimated.