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Farmers Electric Coop, Inc, IA
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(800) 397-4821
Atlantic Municipal Utilities
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(712) 243-1395
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Iowa declares disasters in 49 counties in wake of storms, tornadoes
There were 118 severe thunderstorm and 71 tornado warnings across Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa Wednesday night.
Dec 15, 2021
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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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Hamlin, Iowa
| City | Hamlin |
| County | Audubon |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 50117 |
This tornado continued into Audubon county from Cass county. The tornado remains in rural portions of southern and central Audubon county. Most damage was to farm outbuildings, trees and power poles with EF1 the highest damage rating observed.