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Garnett Power Outages Caused by Weather
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EM estimated flat ice accumulation at least one quarter inch along with sleet that created a sheet of ice that was 1 to 2 inches thick in spots. No damage or wide spread power outages were reported.
Downed tree caused power lines to fall on highway 59.
Winds estimated to be 80-90 mph. Multiple power lines down. Several tree branches as large as 8 inches in diameter were snapped and shingles were blown off of a home within the area of K-31 and 2300 Road. Two outbuildings were destroyed about one mile east of the same intersection. The buildings were described as old and not very sturdy.
EM reported around one quarter inch of ice along with an inch of sleet and snow. Sporadic power outages were reported across the county.
A power pole in Garnett was snapped.
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Low-topped convection in a highly sheared environment brought a narrow path of straight line wind damage from South Central Coffey County beginning around 11:45 pm on January 7th and extending Northeast through West Central and Central Anderson County through approximately 12:40 am on January 8th. Damage was done to trees and power poles and a couple of outbuildings.
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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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Garnett, Kansas
| City | Garnett |
| County | Anderson |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 66032 |
Power out 400 block of 9th ave
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