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Glencoe Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Numerous trees were blown down on houses and vehicles, along with power lines in Glencoe.
Several large trees, up to 12 inches in diameter, and a few power lines were either snapped or blown down southwest of Glencoe.
In the town of Glencoe, damage mainly consisted of trees and large branches blown down. There was an evergreen tree in the center of town that got uprooted. The tree damage was scattered throughout the entire city. There were several branches that landed on houses, garages, vehicles, and other items. There was also power outage in mostly the east side of Glencoe.
Strong winds caused a large tree to be blown down. Power outages occurred in town.
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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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Glencoe, Minnesota
| City | Glencoe |
| County | McLeod |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 55336 |
Several tree branches and power lines blown down northwest of Glencoe.