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Helena Power Outages Caused by Weather
Events
Emergency manager reports power poles and high tension power lines down across Tillman county. Time based on wind report.
Trees and power lines down one and a half miles south of highway 11 on highway 38. Time of occurrence estimated by radar.
Damage estimates reported by local power companies.
Ice knocked out power for 3,450 customers. Damage estimates are from local power cooperatives.
Power lines were downed near the intersection of Highways 58 and 45. Monetary damages were estimated.
News
PNM blames crow for Santa Fe power outage | Local News | santafenewmexican.com
"It was a fluke accident," PNM spokesman Ray Sandoval said. "Birds land on wires and poles all the time. This guy — the way he landed or took off, his
Let there be dark: Power outage impacts much of downtown Laramie | News | wyomingnews.com
A construction crew working on the 3rd Street project caught a communications line on a loader, which broke the utility pole and caused a power outage affecting much of downtown
Nearly 60,000 power outages reported in north central Ohio after powerful storms | Weather | richlandsource.com
RICHLAND COUNTY -- Almost 60,000 customers were without power Tuesday morning across north central Ohio after powerful storms packing high winds roared through the area Monday night.
Threat of summer power outages raises concerns | Local News | santafenewmexican.com
The state Public Regulation Commission rang alarms Wednesday over the potential for electricity shortages this summer.
POWER OUTAGES: Here is an interactive map to see if your area is affected | Plano Star Courier | starlocalmedia.com
With this latest winter storm dropping a coat of ice and sleet on North Texas overnight, power outages are always a concern. Stay up to date with the Oncor map
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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.
Helena, Oklahoma
| City | Helena |
| County | Alfalfa |
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 73741 |
I am having to throw away everything in my freezer because it is ruined. I realize the more important facilities like the hospital and grocery stores have to be a priority, but to loose everything you have saved in your freezer. I know I'm not the only one. But everyone around our area has lights, come on now!