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Hortonville Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines in Hortonville.
Thunderstorms produced a wind gust of 60 mph that was measured at Hortonville High School. Winds from the storm knocked out power at the school.
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UPDATE: Power has been restored to most of Grand Chute
Outagamie County power grid not likely fixed until Sunday, WPS says
14,000 Outagamie County residents are still without power as of 9 a.m. Friday.
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Crews have seen substantial damage including downed power lines.
Raccoon responsible for power outage in Outagamie County Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
“A raccoon came into contact with some of our equipment at a substation, causing the outage,” reads a statement from We Energies. “
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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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Hortonville, Wisconsin
| City | Hortonville |
| County | Outagamie |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 54944 |
A tornado damaged three power poles (DI 24, DOD 3,4), destroyed a car port of an outbuilding (DI 1, DOD 5), partially damaged two outbuildings (DI 1, DOD 3), removed siding off a couple houses (DI 2, DOD 2), and damaged trees along its path. Estimated peak winds around 90 mph.