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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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Fruitdale, Alabama
| City | Fruitdale |
| County | Washington |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 36539 |
The tornado began near Highway 57 in Greene County where several|softwood tree trunks were snapped. It continued on an east|northeast track producing damage along Nursery Road. The track|continued into Washington County Alabama. The tornado crossed|Highway 45 and hit Fruitdale High School where windows were|damaged along with roof damage to the school and nearby houses.|Widespread tree and power line damage was also observed in the|Fruitdale area. The damage in Fruitdale is estimated to have been|in the high EF-1 range with winds 105-110 mph. The tornado|continued northeast and strengthened as it approached Baxter|McIllwain Road. This is where the tornado reached peak intensity.|Based on the ground survey, a nearly 500 yard swath of major tree|damage was observed with countless hardwood and softwood trees|destroyed. The EF-3 peak intensity (140 mph) is based on this|swath of major tree damage. The tornado continued to track|eastward through Tibbie with more significant to major tree|damage (EF-2 intensity), along with roof damage observed along|Leo and Boyd Willie Parnell Road. The tornado weakened as it moved|east across Howardtown Road and dissipated east of Clarke Place|Road.