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Erskine Power Outages Caused by Weather
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June 27, 2005 - Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down onto power lines, knocking some power poles over. Several shed roofs were damaged.
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August 8, 2001 - Thunderstorm Wind
Trees, powerlines, and signs were destroyed by the strong wind. A greenhouse and a storage shed were demolished. A trailer home was flipped over and several roofs sustained damage. The town restricted water use.
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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.
Erskine, Minnesota
| City | Erskine |
| County | Polk |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 56535 |
Trees and power lines were blown down, some falling on buildings. Roof damage was also reported and a grain cart was toppled onto the railroad tracks.