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Fairmount Power Outages Caused by Weather
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The public reported power lines were blown down onto a car with people trapped inside. No reports of injuries.
The public reported a tree down, as well as power lines.
Emergency management officials reported numerous power lines down on County Road 1050 South.
State police reported some trees and power lines down near State Route 9 and 1050 South.
News
Crash causes power outages for more than 2K in Cincinnati
Cincinnati police said power lines were down at the intersection of State Avenue and Harrison Avenue following a crash. While no one was injured, the crash knocked out power for more than 2,000 residents, according to Duke Energy's outage map.
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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.
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Fairmount, Indiana
| City | Fairmount |
| County | Grant |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 46928 |
Tree down on a power line.