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Galeton Power Outages Caused by Weather
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NWS meteorologists confirmed an EF1 tornado approximately 2 miles west-southwest of Galeton, PA in Potter County. The tornado was on the ground for about 2 minutes and had a path length of just over 1 mile. The estimated maximum wind speed was 90 mph based on tree and utility pole damage indicators. The damage occurred in a very rural area with only minor structural damage to a few cabins. The tornado path was slightly curved and extended from a small tributary on the West Branch of Pine Creek across SR 2002. The EF1 tornado destroyed over 1000 trees and up to 10 utility poles along SR 2002. A pump-house that supplies the town of Galeton with water was impacted by power outages resulting from the downed utility poles.
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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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Galeton, Pennsylvania
| City | Galeton |
| County | Potter |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 16922 |
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