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Hanford Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Public report of downed power lines across the roadway on Grangeville Blvd. near 8 1/2 Ave. in Hanford.
Public report of power liens down on 14th Ave between Kent Ave. and Jersey Ave.
Brief heavy rain caused a power transformer fire and a resulting house explosion. Rain amount measured at the Hanford ASOS were 0.13 inches.
NWS Employee reported several power poles knocked down by high thunderstorm winds on the west side of Lemoore.
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A thunderstorm outflow 6.5 miles NW of the town of Lemoore and ENE of NAS Lemoore swept southward on the afternoon of the 14th. Damage occurred to fences, dairy barns, and small structures. Eyewitnesses also reported the presence of a gustnado along the outflow that focused damage along the vortex's 15-yard wide, 3/8 mile path length. Gusty wind contributed to downed power lines setting off about 4 minor fires around the southwestern portion of the San Joaquin Valley. Damage was primarily to agricultural commodities destroyed by the wind-caused fires.
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Power outage closes 19 county departments Thursday | Politics | hanfordsentinel.com
The Kings County Government Center experienced a power outage at around 9 a.m. on Thursday.
Demo crews cut power to government offices in Hanford | YourCentralValley.com Open Navigation Close Navigation
HANFORD, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Nineteen government offices in Hanford were left without power after a construction mishap Thursday morning. Officials with the county say construction crews demoing the building hit an underground power line while digging at the Kings Building on Lacy Boulevard around 9:00 a.m. As a result, the offices were forced to close […]
California averts rolling blackouts amid heat wave - Los Angeles Times
The California Independent System Operator had issued a level 3 alert, a sign that the grid couldn't meet the state's electrical needs.
Sussex County and Morris County power outage after I-80 accident
80,000 customers were knocked out before crews started re-routing power to substations in Morris and Sussex counties.
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Power was reported still out to hundreds of NYSEG customers in Chenango County and Tioga County early August 5.
Prosser & Benton City power restored, per Benton PUD - YakTriNews.com
Over 5,660 Benton PUD customers from Prosser to Benton City were without power as snow crept over Southeast Washington on Monday morning.
AEP temporarily halts power in Merion Village for repairs | 10tv.com
Some American Electric Power customers who live south of Columbus will experience planned outages on Tuesday.
Power outage affects over 2,000 SCE customers in Hanford | Local News | hanfordsentinel.com
HANFORD — About 150 Southern California Edison customers will be out of power until the afternoon due to issues with underground equipment, officials said.
LIST: PG&E power shutoffs affect areas in Mariposa, Madera, Fresno counties - ABC30 Fresno
Pacific Gas and Electric announced it will shut off power to Mariposa, Madera and Fresno counties as part of its Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) plan, due to unprecedented high-wind events, and heightened fire risk in those areas.
Accident leads to short power outage | News | hanfordsentinel.com
An accident along 11th Avenue and Mulberry Street led to an hour-long blackout near downtown Hanford Tuesday.
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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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Hanford, California
| City | Hanford |
| County | Kings |
| State | California (CA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 93230, 93232 |
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