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Custer Public Power District
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(888) 749-2453
Loup Valleys Rural P P D
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(308) 728-3633
City of Ord, NE
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(308) 728-3130
Hinsdale Power Outages Caused by Weather
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July 8, 2002 - Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gust damaged several sheds and outbuildings 2 miles west of Hinsdale, lifted pickup truck 2 feet off the ground 1 miles west of Hinsdale and blew off the roof on the Nemontel building and downed power lines in Hinsdale.
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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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Hinsdale, Montana
| City | Hinsdale |
| County | Valley |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 59241 |
Five miles west of Hinsdale received 0.99 in about 17 minutes, through 9 pm MST. 11 miles west of Glasgow along the Tampico Road, two older power poles were snapped and down due to heavy rain and a wind gust to 45 mph. At 2130 MST, 1.6 of rainfall fell during this event. Through 11 pm MST, 10 miles west of Glasgow 2.09 of rain fell.