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Ihlen Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including several trees blown over. The winds also blew down power lines, resulting in power outages.
News
Power outage update - Pipestone County Star
Sioux Valley Energy as of 11:30 a.m., Thursday, April 11. Xcel Energy as of 11:30 a.m., Thursday, April 11. The circles indicate the number of outages, not the total number of customers without power, which were 1,846 as of this time. Lineworkers from local power companies continue to battle blizzard conditions as they try to
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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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Ihlen, Minnesota
City | Ihlen |
County | Pipestone |
State | Minnesota (MN) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 56140 |
Thunderstorm winds blew down power lines.