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Dupree Power Outages Caused by Weather
Events
Twelve power poles were blown down by the wind.
Trees and power lines were downed by the wind, and a house roof was damaged.
A barn was torn apart and the timber and tin siding were blown about a mile away. Another barn had damage to its rafters, walls, and doors. The house had minor damage and several trees and power lines were blown down.
Strong winds blew down tree branches as large as 12 inches in diameter and snapped power poles.
Episodes
A line of severe thunderstorms raced across southern Ziebach County. The storms produced very strong wind gusts which caused some structure damage and blew down trees and power lines.
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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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Dupree, South Dakota
| City | Dupree |
| County | Ziebach |
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 57623 |
A power line was downed in town by the wind.