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Hamlin Power Outages Caused by Weather
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March 4, 2004 - Thunderstorm Wind
The town of Hamlin received strong thunderstorm winds gusting to near 80 MPH for about 10 minutes. These winds resulted in damage to roofs and carports. Several power poles were also snapped.
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April 27, 2003 - Thunderstorm Wind
Power company reported power poles were knocked down due to high winds from a severe thunderstorm.
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July 28, 2002 - Thunderstorm Wind
High winds downed several trees and power lines around Hamlin.
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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, Texas
| City | Hamlin |
| County | Jones |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 79520 |
Law enforcement officials reported significant wind damage in Hamlin. A National Weather Service survey team found roofs blown off of buildings and some downed wood fences. These damaging winds blew out glass windows on a building and two vehicles. The damaging thunderstorms winds also knocked down trees and a power pole.