Power Outage in Fairview, MT

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Montana-Dakota Utilities Co
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(800) 638-3278
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Lower Yellowstone R E A, Inc
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(406) 488-1602
AEP ohio
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Ameren Illinois
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Entergy
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Fairview Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

June 26, 2012 - Thunderstorm Wind

A total of 21 wooden power poles over a 2.1 mile stretch were snapped off at the bases with an additional two leaning enough to need replacement. A 4000 bushel grain bin was tipped over and an open steel shed had the roof blown off and thrown 150 yards to the north. The measured wind gust was from a Richland County agrimet station right in the area of the poles that were down.

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June 26, 2012 - Thunderstorm Wind

Six power poles and lines were snapped and damaged.

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June 24, 2012 - Thunderstorm Wind

Five power poles and lines were down just west of Highway 16 and Road 144. Wind speeds estimated on other damage in the area and the EF Scale Toolkit.

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News

Wildfire updates: EWEB restores power, evacuation levels reduced

Follow our live coverage as expected east winds Friday and Saturday bring preparations and heightened wildfire concerns to Oregon.

Sep 9, 2022

California Narrowly Averts an Electricity Crisis Amid Scorching Heat - The New York Times

Temperature and energy use records shattered on Tuesday as power grid officials begged homeowners to turn down their air-conditioning.

Sep 6, 2022

Transformer fires cause power outage in Mt. Juliet | Community | wilsonpost.com

Two transformer fires near Green Hill High School caused power outages for residents for about an hour Friday afternoon.

Aug 5, 2022

Power out for more than 10,000, and is likely to remain out multiple days for some | Public Safety | willistonherald.com

Power is out all over the region in Williams, McKenzie and Richland county Montana. The wind knocked multiple utility poles down overnight Saturday, April 23, leaving more than 10,000 homes

Apr 24, 2022

More than 2,000 without power in Sidney & Fairview MT areas | KX NEWS Open Navigation Close Navigation

UPDATE: 2:45 pm Friday, June 11th Power is expected back on within the next couple of hours to those still without power Friday afternoon. MDU has only about 200 active outages in the Sidney and Williston areas. Storms swept through eastern Montana and along the North Dakota border Thursday night. Montana-Dakota Utilites reports about 2,200 […]

Jun 10, 2021

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Power is fluctuating in Fairview, OK today, 14 DEC 2022. Weather is fine apart from mild wind; just enough to make my wind chimes nicely sing. For people reporting power issues in Fairview cities outside of Oklahoma, please pay attention to what page you are posting to. This one is clearly marked for Fairview, Oklahoma.

Nobody Important | December 14, 2022  

Fairview Tn. May 4 No power since yesterday 5pm

Brian A | May 04, 2020  

No power for hours this is ridiculous haven’t had power since 3PM storm also ended hours ago... what are we paying for?

. | May 03, 2020  

no power for 2.5 hours calked in said by 6:15 still no power

Deborah Hancock | May 03, 2020  

No power for hours

Craig tucket | May 03, 2020  

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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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Fairview, Montana

City Fairview
County Richland
State Montana (MT)
Country United States
Zip Codes 59221

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