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Hopkins Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Large branches blown down, newspaper boxes and construction signs blown over in Uptown near 26th and Hennepin. Numerous trees down in the Lake Calhoun, Lake of the Isles, and Lake Harriet areas, with a few roads blocked. Several small sailboats were tipped over on Lake Calhoun. A large tree fell onto the roof of a home in the 2300 block of Humboldt Ave. South. Twenty inch diameter branches were felled at Highway 169 and Excelsior Blvd in Hopkins. Two people were injured at Cedar Lake when a tree fell on them. About 30,000 electric customers lost power in the western metro according to Xcel Energy. Some information provided by Star Tribune newspaper.
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Crews restoring power to thousands after storms that caused fires, widespread damage - KSTP.com Eyewitness News
Around 135,000 Xcel Energy customers were affected by power outages after overnight storms. The company says it has restored power for over 70% of those customers.
Two dead in house explosion, fire in Hopkins | MPR News MPR News Twitter Facebook Mail Heart
Fire and rescue crews from across the southwest metro responded Wednesday morning to an explosion and fire at a home in Hopkins.
Xcel Energy: Thousands without power after widespread storms | kare11.com
Hundreds of Xcel Energy crews are working to restore power to customers across Minnesota in the midst more severe weather Thursday night.
Road closures, power outages and more issues in wake of Tuesday storm in East Texas Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
A tornado warning was issued for portions of Smith, Upshur, and Wood counties until 8:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
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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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Hopkins, Minnesota
| City | Hopkins |
| County | Hennepin |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 55305, 55343 |
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