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2 remain missing in eastern Kentucky as extreme heat, flooding could slow recovery efforts
Recovery efforts continue in eastern Kentucky after catastrophic flooding led to the deaths of at least 38 people, and new dangers are cropping up this week with extreme heat and the potential for more flooding.
Aug 5, 2022
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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.
Isom, Kentucky
| City | Isom |
| County | Letcher |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 41824 |
Lightning struck transformer 3 miles from junction of Highways 315 and 7 towards Dean. Powerlines were also down.