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Intense straight-line winds flipped two pivot sprinklers, uprooted trees and broke several power poles. Corn crops in the area were also extensively damaged.
Intense thunderstorm winds knocked a row of power lines down. In addition, an estimated 500 lb deck was lifted approximately 15 to 20 ft. off its platform.
Utility poles were snapped and power lines were downed.
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Power outage impacts 2,700 customers in southeast Colorado Springs | Local News | gazette.com
Hundreds of people lost power in southeast Colorado Springs Saturday night. The outage was reported by Colorado Springs Utilities shortly before 8:30 p.m.
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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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Iliff, Colorado
| City | Iliff |
| County | Logan |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 80736 |
Intense thunderstorm winds snapped tree limbs, estimated from 6 to 8 inches in diameter. |A power pole was also knocked down with extensive crop damage observed.