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Gaylord Power Outages Caused by Weather
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August 26, 2011 - Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gusts estimated at 80 MPH resulted in 17 power poles being damaged or destroyed in the area of the intersection of Highways 9 and 281 just east of Gaylord. Further south near Harlan along Highway 281, a couple grain bins were destroyed and a church suffered minor roof damage.
Gaylord - Harlan
June 2, 2002 - Thunderstorm Wind
Strong winds from an isolated thunderstorm downed some power poles in Gaylord.
Gaylord - Gaylord
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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.
Gaylord, Kansas
| City | Gaylord |
| County | Smith |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 67638 |
Out of power 3 hrs so far. Can't get update from Electric or police. GLE should have an hourly updated message at the least.