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1,900-acre solar project proposed south of Hesperus would be among state’s largest – The Journal
BREEN – Helen Aspaas almost ignored the hand-addressed postcard she received in the mail from Primergy Solar several weeks ago. “When I got it I thought it was some local person selling solar panels ...
Fallen trees cause power outages west of Main Avenue in Durango – The Durango Herald
Power was knocked out Saturday and Wednesday to residents in central and northern Durango after trees fell through power lines, according to La Plata Electric Association. The most recent outage occur...
La Plata Electric Association reports widespread outages Christmas Eve – The Durango Herald
La Plata Electric Association reported widespread outages Friday because of snowstorms across its service territory, according to an “outage alert” on the association’s Twitter feed and its website, l...
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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.
Hesperus, Colorado
| City | Hesperus |
| County | La Plata |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 81326 |