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Hurricanes Ian and Ida hammered two states' electric grids. The stories diverged from there. | Hurricane Center | nola.com
Hurricane Ian hit Florida’s western shores with intensity and wind speeds similar to those packed by Hurricane Ida when it slammed into Louisiana last year.
Power outage shuts down Pleasant Prairie Police phone lines; department looks into future prevention
The Pleasant Prairie Police Department is meeting with village leadership after a power outage shut down the department’s non-emergency lines for several hours Sunday evening, Sept. 25, during a severe
Entergy completes longest underground project in company history
Using several tactics to build resilience into the electric system near the coast, Entergy Louisiana recently hardened overhead equipment and undergrounded a portion of the distribution system.
Mystery power outage in EBR, Ascension restored; Engineers still troubleshooting why the grid went down
PRAIRIEVILLE - More than 15,000 households were without power near the East Baton Rouge-Ascension parish line Monday afternoon.
Grand Gulf, troubled nuclear plant, reemerges as hot topic as electric bills soar | Business News | nola.com
The latest outage at Entergy's property comes as power costs soar and regulators reject a settlement to end a dispute over the plant's performance.
Power Outages Increase as Extreme Weather Inflicts Toll on Aging Grid, Vulnerable Citizens
Power outages from severe weather have doubled over the past two decades across the U.S., as a warming climate stirs more destructive storms that cripple
7 hurt in Arkansas tornado as storms move into Deep South
Two tornadoes injured several people Wednesday, damaged homes and businesses and downed power lines in Mississippi and Tennessee after they spread damage in Arkansas, Missouri and Texas.
Extreme weather is causing longer power outages. States and utilities can’t agree on solutions - The Washington Post Comment on this story ArrowRight GiftOutline Loading... Loading...
State officials are reluctant to ask ratepayers to foot the bill for investments experts say are needed to fortify the grid against increasingly severe weather.
Hurricane Ida power grid failure forces a reckoning over Entergy's monopoly in the South NBC News Logo Search Search NBC News Logo MSNBC Logo Today Logo
Power outages caused by Hurricane Ida have drawn more attention to Entergy, including criticism that the utility stands in the way of grid improvements.
Entergy president: Some Hurricane Ida power outages could be fixed in a few days
Some customers in Louisiana plunged into darkness by Hurricane Ida could see their power restored in the next few days, Entergy's Rod West told CNBC.
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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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Ida, Arkansas
| City | Ida |
| County | Cleburne |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 72546 |