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Emmett Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Thunderstorms rolled across Gem County producing winds gusting to 53 knots (61 mph) and dropping hail up to 1.0 inches in diameter along a path from 2 miles northwest of Emmett to 2 miles east of Emmett. Numerous trees and power lines were brought down by the storm.
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Crews "ready" to address power outages caused by Hurricane Ian, energy official says - CBS News
Hurricane Ian knocked out power for millions in Florida. CBS News' Lana Zak and Tanya Rivero speak with Melissa Seixas, the Florida state president of Duke Energy, about efforts to restore power.
Lodi hit with power outages for second straight day as record-breaking heat wave takes a toll | News | lodinews.com
Lodi residents were without power for several hours Wednesday night after an unexpected equipment failure at the city's industrial substation near Lodi and Guild avenues.
Idaho Power asks customers to conserve energy | Local News | idahopress.com
Idaho Power asked customers to #LightentheLoad over social media Tuesday night, as current conditions across the west are leading to higher strain on the grid.
It's pretty unusual': Half-inch of snow, power outages make for manic May Monday in Boise | Local News | idahopress.com
Many Boiseans woke up Monday morning to snow sticking on grass and cars. In downtown Boise, the chairs and tables at restaurants’ outdoor patios were covered in snow.
Like a freight train:' High winds cause damage, power outages across Treasure Valley | ktvb.com
Wind gusts of more than 60 mph were recorded at the Boise Airport amid the storm.
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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.
Emmett, Idaho
| City | Emmett |
| County | Gem |
| State | Idaho (ID) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 83617 |
why did we have a power outage but the schools would not send kids home
I too would like to know.
I cannot seem to find the reason why we had a power outage yesterday. Would you mind telling me?