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Julesburg Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Intense thunderstorm winds blew down power poles in and around Julesburg, knocking out the power. Crop damage was also reported west of Julesburg.
A tornado touched down briefly. A grain bin was destroyed and a power pole was knocked down.
Damaging thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines across Sedgwick and Phillips Counties. Several sheds were also sustained extensive damage.
Strong thunderstorm winds reportedly downed some power poles just north of Julesburg. In addition, a tree was uprooted and a storage shed destroyed south and west of the town.
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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.
Julesburg, Colorado
City | Julesburg |
County | Sedgwick |
State | Colorado (CO) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 80737 |
Intense thunderstorm winds blew down power lines. In addition, a trailer was blown on its side near I-76 and the stateline.