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Grove City Power Outages Caused by Weather
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There was sporadic wind damage that occurred across all of Meeker County, especially in towns and bigger cities based on emergency manager notes. Numerous trees were blown down or uprooted, including a tree that had a diameter of 2 feet. There was an overturned pontoon on Big Swan Lake and several power lines and/or power poles blown down.
Power poles were tipped over. Some large branches were also broken.
Estimated severe straight-line winds of 75 mph caused major damage centered one mile south of Grove City, approximately 5 miles wide (east & west) to 6 miles north of Grove City. Damage was associated with dozens of trees, multiple power lines snapped and blown down, 14 buildings reported or found damaged moderately to severe to include over 1 half dozen metal barns, sheds, grain bins and one house with 1/2 roof torn off. Grove City High School bleachers blown over as well.
Few trees and power lines blown down.
News
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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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Grove City, Minnesota
| City | Grove City |
| County | Meeker |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 56243 |
11/2011
Whyyy is the power out in Grove City for the 3rd time in the last 2 days?? And please dont tell us its that damn "Racoon" again. We need REAL Answers