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Ellsworth Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Ten to fifteen power poles were knocked down along Kansas Highway 4 near the Ellsworth and McPherson county line.
Emergency manager reported five power poles were knocked down near Old Highway 40 at 7th Road near Black Wolf.
The local Cooperative observer and law enforcement reported 9 to 12 inches of snowfall across the county. Some reports of power outages occured due to the weight of the heavy snow.
One to two inches of ice accumulated across Ellsworth County during the ice storm. This resulted in approximately 500 downed power poles and 2000 downed lines. Damage to the electrical infrastructure is estimated at $9.8 million. There was also widespread damage to trees but the cost of the damage is unknown.
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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.
Ellsworth, Kansas
| City | Ellsworth |
| County | Ellsworth |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 67439 |
A couple power poles were downed.