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Elkton Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Some trees and power lines were blown down around the county.
Power poles were down along a one-half mile stretch of U.S. Highway 68. One house was heavily damaged by a falling tree. About half of Todd County was without power through early the next morning.
Two large trees and a few power lines were blown down. One tree blocked Highway 181. A trained spotter estimated wind gusts near 60 mph.
Power lines, tree limbs, and a large tree were blown down at the junction of Highways 181 and 171. Gusts were estimated between 55 and 60 MPH.
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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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Elkton, Kentucky
| City | Elkton |
| County | Todd |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 42220 |
Power’s been out for a while. I’d just like to know an estimated time for restoration.
Everyone’s power is out in Elkton right now. It’s insane! I’m missing the game, ugh!