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Multiple wind damage reports were received as a line of severe thunderstorms swept across Ector County. Several traffic signs were blown down in Goldsmith. Additional damage was reported in Odessa where power lines were downed by the winds at the intersection of 56th and Golden Streets. The most significant damage occurred along Sierra Street where a twelve by twenty-four foot storage barn was flattened by the winds. Debris from the destroyed barn damaged additional structures downwind. Large branches also were stripped from trees in the neighborhood.
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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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Goldsmith, Texas
| City | Goldsmith |
| County | Ector |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 79741 |
A thunderstorm moved over Ector County and produced a 62 mph wind gust two miles east northeast of Goldsmith. A power pole broke due to this wind.