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Franklinton Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Power lines were blown down in Franklinton.
A few trees and power line poles were downed by thunderstorm winds in Franklinton.
A few trees were blown down, as was a power line, in Franklinton.
A tornado touched down destroying a barn and downing trees and power lines.
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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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Franklinton, Louisiana
| City | Franklinton |
| County | Washington |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 70438 |
Numerous trees and power lines down, and some roof damage to some homes. damage was reported parsh-wide, but occurred mostly north and east of Franklinton.