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Hitchcock Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Lightning struck two large trees. Debris from the trees knocked down power lines, causing a power outage.
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More than 1,500 still without power in western SD Open Navigation Close Navigation
The West Central Electric Coop is reporting 1,607 consumers without power Tuesday afternoon after central South Dakota has been hit with storms three nights in a row.
McKennan Park residents frustrated about power outages | KELOLAND.com Open Navigation Close Navigation
Over the last few weeks, residents in eastern South Dakota have experienced severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, and a derecho. In addition to damage, power outages have become frequent especially for one Sioux Falls neighborhood.
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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.
Hitchcock, South Dakota
| City | Hitchcock |
| County | Beadle |
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 57348 |
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