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Ellinwood Power Outages Caused by Weather
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The Ellinwood Police Department reported numerous power poles and branches were blown down in town. Crews were responding to clean up the damage.
Power poles were snapped along highway 56 blocking the road.
Several power poles were snapped in half, across the southeast part of the county.
The tornado touched down briefly in open country. Minor damage occurred to several trees, and 5 power poles were snapped.
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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.
Ellinwood, Kansas
| City | Ellinwood |
| County | Barton |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 67526 |
Law Enforcement reported powerlines down and large tree limbs down.