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Thunderstorm winds caused tree and power line damage, including several trees blown down. One falling tree destroyed a fence. The damage also resulted in a power outage.
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Echo Park restaurant struggles as heat wave triggers power outages | Echo Park News | theeastsiderla.com
Echo Park - First the pandemic threatened to put The Park’s Finest out of business. Now, power outages from the heat wave seem to be an even bigger problem, according
Mission Hills mobile home park's power goes out amid heatwave - CBS Los Angeles
CBSLA Investigative Reporter Kristine Lazar talked to residents at the mobile home park where the power has been out since Thursday. The outage has created a extremely hot environment for residents who rely on the power for their oxygen and other medical necessities.
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Electric service to one of downtown Binghamton's tallest buildings was knocked out following a reported transformer explosion.
EPCOR reports Parker-Area Water Service Outage | News | parkerpioneer.net
Severe monsoon storms in the Parker area this week have knocked out electrical power in the region. Because EPCOR’s water services depend on electrical power to operate, our customers’ services
Thousands of Knox County residents still powerless 2 days after storm | Weather | knoxpages.com
MOUNT VERNON -- Thousands of Knox County residents woke up in the dark Thursday for the third day in a row, as electricity remains scarce following Monday night's storm.
Open Source: When will Ashland County get its power back? | Open Source | ashlandsource.com
ASHLAND — As of Wednesday, over 3,000 people in Ashland County are still without power, according to local electric companies, leaving many wondering when their lights will come back on.
Power outages reported in Southeastern South Dakota | KELOLAND.com Open Navigation Close Navigation
Multiple power outages have been reported across southeastern South Dakota, following a line of thunderstorms that came through early Monday morning.
Power outages impact thousands in region Open Navigation Close Navigation
According to NorthWestern Energy’s outage map, 50 to 400 people are without power in Chamberlain, Kimball, White Lake, Stickney and Mount Vernon.
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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.
Hills, Minnesota
| City | Hills |
| County | Rock |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 56138 |
Thunderstorm wind gusts knocked down several trees with trunks 2 to 3 feet in diameter. | Power lines were taken down as well, which resulted in a 3 hour outage.