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Kensington Power Outages Caused by Weather
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July 10, 2011 - Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the southern part of Douglas County from Kensington to Garfield, and Holmes City. In addition, straight line winds damaging two roofs of two commercial buildings in the southern part of the county.
Kensington - Holmes City
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Update, 10 a.m. Friday: Storm wind gust hit 87 mph, causing widespread damage (w/ video) - Alexandria Echo Press | News, weather and sports from Alexandria, Minnesota
A home at the corner of Donna Drive and Meadow Lane was ripped apart.
May 12, 2022
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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.
Kensington, Minnesota
| City | Kensington |
| County | Douglas |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 56343 |
Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across a large part of southwest and south central Douglas County.