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Trees and power lines downed by thunderstorm wind gusts around Greencastle.
Numerous reports of trees and power lines downed by thunderstorm wind gusts across central Putnam County.
An 18 to 24 inch diameter tree downed at the 4000 block of county road 1100s near Reelsville. 3 power poles were snapped near the location. Fire rescue made 12 downed tree calls during the evening with 30 to 40 across the county.
Power lines and poles were downed due to thunderstorm wind gusts across town. A 50 mph wind gust was measured around the same time.
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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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Greencastle, Indiana
City | Greencastle |
County | Putnam |
State | Indiana (IN) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 46135 |
Extensive tree and powerline damage reported in Greencastle and across the county. Over 11000 power outages reported due to the storm.