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Hindman Power Outages Caused by Weather

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August 1, 2022 - Flash Flood

Water was ponding onto the KY-2759 near Hindman. In addition, a mudslide also occurred, and a large tree is down. Power lines are also down in the area as a result. The road has been been closed.

Hindman - Hindman
February 20, 2019 - Heavy Rain

Local media reported mudslides across a large portion of the county, including Kentucky Highway 2029 southwest of Bolyn and Kentucky Highway 550 west of Hindman where a power pole was knocked down. This latter slide was near Hindman Elementary School, resulting in power to the school being knocked out.

Hindman - Bolyn
February 20, 2019 - Heavy Rain

Local media reported mudslides across a large portion of the county, including Kentucky Highway 2029 southwest of Bolyn and Kentucky Highway 550 west of Hindman where a power pole was knocked down. This latter slide was near Hindman Elementary School, resulting in power to the school being knocked out.

Hindman - Bolyn
February 20, 2019 - Heavy Rain

A local newspaper relayed a report of a mudslide blocking Kentucky Highway 7 near the Letcher County line, while a mudslide was also reported to have disrupted power near Emmalena. This former slide caused impacts for both the roadway and adjacent train tracks.

Emmalena - Hall
February 21, 2014 - Thunderstorm Wind

This report made by the Big Sandy Recc. Trees and power lines were blown down county wide with 3 power outages reported.

Hindman - Hindman

News

Kentucky churches care for neighbors hit by floods

After record flooding in Eastern Kentucky, United Methodist volunteers are serving as God’s “hands and feet.” Writer Kathy L. Gilbert and photographer Mike DuBose report from Pippa Passes, Kentucky, for UM News.

Aug 9, 2022

Photos: After the Floods, Recovery in Kentucky - The Atlantic

Images from a region beset by record-setting floods, just starting the work of recovery

Aug 3, 2022

New technology in place to help respond to power outages in Boyle County Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn

Officials in Boyle County are preparing for the eventual switch over of the rain to freezing rain.

Feb 3, 2022

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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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Hindman, Kentucky

City Hindman
County Knott
State Kentucky (KY)
Country United States
Zip Codes 41822

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