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Numerous power poles were blown down by the high wind.
Five miles of power poles, or around 80, were blown down by the high wind along US Highway 156.
Widespread tree and power pole damage was reported in Hanston. There were also outbuildings damaged. The damage extended well south of Hanston. There were 106 power poles down in approximately a 10 mile radius south & west of Hanston. There were 6 of the bigger H poles that were also blown down. Various other wind damage reports in the county included water tanks that were missing, a windmill (smaller private, not big commercial) that was damaged, and a shed that was damaged.
Power lines were blown down by the high wind.
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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.
Hanston, Kansas
| City | Hanston |
| County | Hodgeman |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 67849 |
A semi truck was overturned by the high wind and three power poles were broken.