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Damage began along Farm to Market Road 490 west of Hargill, where a string of three power poles were blown down, as well as several 1 to 3 inch diameter mesquite limbs. Crops in a nearby grain field were also blown at an angle from northwest to southeast. Damage was more notable in colonias in the San Carlos area east of Edinburg, where one poorly anchored roof and one carport were lifted along Farm to Market 2182, and partial roof damage was noted to a single family home and multiple mobile (trailer) homes lost parts of their tin roofs. In all, according to county officials and additional surveys, at least three dozen homes sustained structural damage in the area.
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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.
La Blanca, Texas
| City | La Blanca |
| County | Hidalgo |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 78558 |
A severe thunderstorm produced sporadic straight line wind damage|from Monte alto to portions of north Elsa during the evening of|June 24th. Storm motion was from northeast to southwest out of western Willacy County, and several large tree limbs were snapped, and a few trees were uprooted, on the east side of Monte Alto. Winds also caused a free standing metal tower to collapse in Monte Alto. As the storm moved southwestward, large swaths of sugar cane were|noticeably bent towards the ground. Farther west, two poorly |constructed mobile homes were completely destroyed and another was|rolled on its side in a colonia about 2 miles west of Monte Alto. Near Elsa, just off of Monte Cristo Road, over a dozen wooden power poles were snapped across N. Mile Five and One-Half Road. Some metal sheet roofing was torn from a nearby home, and a storage shed had considerable damage to walls and roofing. Based on the construction quality of the buildings and the transmission tower, and the type of trees damaged, peak wind speeds were estimated at 65 to 75 mph.