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Eden Power Outages Caused by Weather
Events
A tornado touched down briefly and downed a power pole, snapped off a road sign, and blew a metal shed 100 yards destroying it. The tornado also broke off several large tree branches.
News
Severe thunderstorms knocked out power to more than 60,000 overnight | MPR News MPR News Twitter Facebook Mail Heart
Severe storms moving through.
3 deaths reported as storms with hurricane-force winds rake Minnesota, South Dakota | MPR News MPR News Twitter Facebook Mail Heart
More than 70,000 homes and businesses remained without power across the region early Friday as damage assessment and cleanup continued after a second night of storms ripped through eastern South Dakota and much of western and central Minnesota.
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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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Eden, South Dakota
City | Eden |
County | Marshall |
State | South Dakota (SD) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 57232 |
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