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Power lines were blown down northeast of Garfield.
Fifty trees were downed near Pilgrim Point off County Road 34 on the shore of Lake Ida. A campground on the point sustained damage to its dining hall including blown out windows. In addition, a car was damaged by a downed tree, power lines were downed, and a propane tank was uplifted.
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Intense heat gives way to damaging storms - Brainerd Dispatch | News, weather, sports from Brainerd and Baxter
Capping off an absolute scorcher of a day in Minnesota, a severe thunderstorm packing powerful winds and torrential rain Monday, June 20, led to widespread tree and property damage while knocking out power to thousands in the Brainerd lakes area.
1 dead, extensive storm damage in western and central Minnesota | MPR News MPR News Twitter Facebook Mail Heart
Wind gusts as high as 94 mph were recorded.
Update, 10 a.m. Friday: Storm wind gust hit 87 mph, causing widespread damage (w/ video) - Alexandria Echo Press | News, weather and sports from Alexandria, Minnesota
A home at the corner of Donna Drive and Meadow Lane was ripped apart.
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Another day, another batch of rain for some in Central Florida.
Mansfield area hit with power outage affecting 8,200 customers | News | richlandsource.com
Thousands of customers in Mansfield lost power Thursday afternoon after an “equipment issue” with a transmission line that feeds the area, according to an Ohio Edison spokeswoman.
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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.
Garfield, Minnesota
| City | Garfield |
| County | Douglas |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 56332 |
Power lines were blown down in Garfield.