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Hermitage Power Outages Caused by Weather
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An eighteen inch diameter tree fell on power lines and knocked out power.
Two power poles were damaged from thunderstorm wind gusts.
Ice accumulations ranging from one half inch to one inch occurred across all of Hickory County. Power outages were common while trees and power lines were damaged.
The southeast half of Hickory County experienced ice accumulations up to one and a half inches, while the northwest half of the county experienced about three inches of sleet pack. Areas that received the freezing rain ice accumulations, catastrophic tree and power line damage occurred.
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Power poles were blown down near Wheatland.
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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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Hermitage, Missouri
City | Hermitage |
County | Hickory |
State | Missouri (MO) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 65668 |
Several power lines were reported down in town.