Power Outage in Fort Wainwright, AK

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Fort Wainwright Begins Process of Replacing Old, Increasingly Inefficient Power Plant | KUAC

Fort Wainwright officials say the 65-year-old power plant that provides both heat and electricity for the post is slowly degrading and needs to be…

Aug 16, 2019

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Building 1544 Ft. Wainwright is out it went out about 30 minutes ago while I was working

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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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Fort Wainwright, Alaska

City Fort Wainwright
County Fairbanks North Star
State Alaska (AK)
Country United States
Zip Codes 99703

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