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Birds in equipment cause power outage affecting 5,000 in College Station Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
CSU says birds got into equipment at the Dowling Road Substation
Damaged AT&T cable causes outages to internet, phone services in Plainview and Floydada, including 911
A damaged fiber optic cable caused widespread phone and internet outages in parts of the South Plains Wednesday.
Outages reported for Xcel, SPEC customers in northern communities Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
SPEC responded to the outages on social media just after 8 p.m., saying Xcel lost power to one of their stations, resulting in a large outage affecting members in and around the Lubbock division.
Texas winter storm live updates: Icy roads, frigid temps expected Thursday, Friday Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Details Close Details
Once the weekend hits, the area will gradually warm up and any remaining ice should melt. This will be a brief storm compared to the historic 2021 blast that lasted about a week and led to mass power outages and water loss for days.
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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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Hale Center, Texas
| City | Hale Center |
| County | Hale |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 79041 |