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Essexville Power Outages Caused by Weather
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A local newspaper reported that a coal stacker at the Karn-Weadock power plant was destroyed after being toppled by thunderstorm winds. A plant spokesman estimated wind gusts at 80 MPH. Total damages were estimated at roughly $1.5M.
Trained spotters reported several large trees and power lines blown down in thunderstorm winds.
News
Severe storm causes power outages, wind damage in Bay City area - mlive.com
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service after 4 a.m. for Bay County as the storm crossed through the area.
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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.
Essexville, Michigan
| City | Essexville |
| County | Bay |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 48732 |
Bay County Central Dispatch reported numerous wires and trees down throughout the county. Just under 20 percent of the consumers energy customers lost power in Bay county.