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Gilman Power Outages Caused by Weather
Events
June 6, 2008 - Thunderstorm Wind
Power poles were leaning at a 45 degree angle. A highway sign was snapped off and large tree branches were downed.
Gilman - Gilman
News
Severe weather in Des Moines causes power outages affecting thousands
More than 5,000 MidAmerican Energy customers in Des Moines lost power because of thunderstorms Sunday night.
Aug 7, 2022
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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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Gilman, Iowa
| City | Gilman |
| County | Marshall |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 50106 |
Public reported wind damage potentially including tree limbs and power poles broken. Time is estimated from radar, and came in via the mPING application.