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Spectrum cable, internet outages reported in Bakersfield; slowly returning hours later Open Navigation Close Navigation
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Customers are reporting Spectrum services are returning to normal after an outage affected thousands Saturday night throughout the greater Bakersfield area. In a tweet just after 8:20 p.m., Spectrum said it was working to resolve “area problems” as quickly as possible for customers in Bakersfield, Delano, Lamont, Taft and Tehachapi. There […]
The fate of power outages: Recovery from Ian could take days, weeks, with full extent unknown - Louisiana Illuminator
As Hurricane Ian impacts Florida, utility companies have already documented hundreds of thousands of homes with power outages.
Power restored in Monday evening outage | KGET 17 Open Navigation Close Navigation
UPDATE: Power has been restored, according to the PG&E outage map. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A power outage in Oildale is impacting 1,067 PG&E customers Monday evening, according to the PG&E website. The website said the outage was reported at 5:47 p.m. At the time of posting the company’s preliminary assessment showed the outage was […]
‘Community Lighthouses’ to be Powered by the Sun and Volunteers
Enthusiastic church volunteer Sonia St. Cyr lost something she treasures during the blackout caused by Hurricane Ida -- her independence, afforded her by
Cable, internet providers could have to provide refunds automatically after disasters - Louisiana Illuminator
Cable and internet service providers could have to provide refunds to customers automatically after natural disasters.
Louisiana Tornado Leaves People Trapped, Homes Destroyed
Almost 70,000 households were left without power across Louisiana, while Texas and New Mexico were also affected.
Unexpectedly Off-Grid: Dispatches from a Louisiana Hurricane Survivor – Mother Earth News Facebook Instagram YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram YouTube Twitter Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter
New Orleans resident Charles P. found himself without power during Hurricane Ida’s 2021 landfall in the French Quarter. His journal recounts the devastation and will to recover.
U.S. Energy Information Administration - EIA - Independent Statistics and Analysis U.S. electricity customers experienced eight hours of power interruptions in 2020 - Today in Energy - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)
Energy Information Administration - EIA - Official Energy Statistics from the U.S. Government
Louisiana Ida aftermath: It could be weeks before some parts of the state have power restored | CNN Close icon
Some of the areas in Louisiana that were hit hardest by Hurricane Ida could be looking at more than three weeks before power is restored, Entergy Louisiana said.
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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.
Independence, Louisiana
| City | Independence |
| County | Tangipahoa |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 70443 |
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