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Lakefield Power Outages Caused by Weather
Events
Thunderstorm winds destroyed a silo and caused widespread tree damage, including several large trees uprooted or blown down. Some roads were blocked by tree debris. Power lines were blown down, resulting in power outages.
Downburst winds caused damage to power lines and a grain elevator, and tore singles off roofs.
News
Truck crash causes power outage - Jackson County Pilot
A delivery truck on the Petersburg Road between Jackson and Petersburg veered off the road Monday morning, snapping a transmission line pole and causing a major outage for 1,930 Federated Rural Electric members. The incident happened shortly before 7 a.m. Monday. Crews from Federated Rural Electric were on the scene shortly after that. “Great River
Fatal crash, numerous power outages near Worthington caused by Wednesday night storm - The Globe | News, weather, sports from Worthington, Minnesota
Downed power lines over Interstate 90 led to multi-vehicle crash.
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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.
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Lakefield, Minnesota
| City | Lakefield |
| County | Jackson |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 56150 |
We live on N. Griffin St and have no electricity.