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Fairmount Power Outages Caused by Weather
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75 mph winds hit the town of Fairmount, blowing down hundreds of trees. 40 homes in town reported some sort of damage. Trees fell on power lines, knocking out power to many residences. Advertising signs at the baseball field were also blown around.
Power lines were blown down with extensive tree damage.
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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.
Fairmount, North Dakota
City | Fairmount |
County | Richland |
State | North Dakota (ND) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 58030 |
Large tree branches were blown down along with some power lines.