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Strong thunderstorm wind blew down trees and power poles.
This is the second segment of a two-segment tornado. This tornado moved into Tulsa County near W 111th Street S and moved east across Jenks. It crossed the Arkansas River and dissipated east of S Yale Avenue, north of E 111th Street S. The tornado damaged the roofs of numerous homes, snapped or uprooted many trees, and blew down numerous power poles. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 90 to 100 mph.
Strong thunderstorm wind blew down trees and power lines and damaged signs. One tree fell on a house.
Strong thunderstorm wind snapped power poles.
Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew a power pole down onto a building.
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Oklahoma utility crews head to Florida as Hurricane Ian threatens its west coast
"That’s how the electrical grid stays resilient in America, through the utilities helping each other in these sorts of situations," said PSO spokesman Wayne Greene as several work crews left
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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.
Jenks, Oklahoma
| City | Jenks |
| County | Tulsa |
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 74037 |
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