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Elkhart Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Several large trees blown down from Elkhart to Slocum causing power outages.
Power lines were blown down by high winds.
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US 287 closed 1 mile north of Elkhart due to downed power lines Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
US Highway 287 in Anderson County is closed about a mile north of Elkhart due to downed power lines, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.
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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.
Elkhart, Texas
| City | Elkhart |
| County | Anderson |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 75839 |
A power pole was blown onto a car.