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Lockport Power Outages Caused by Weather
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In a recreational area, one camp was destroyed and several others were damaged by thunderstorm winds. Power lines and several trees were also knocked down.
Thunderstorm winds ripped the roof of a house, damaged the roofs of several other homes, knocked down a fence and damaged the bleachers at a school, and blew down trees and power lines.
Power lines were blown down and the roof of an abandoned trailer was ripped off.
Power lines were blown down.
News
Ida left more than 1 million without power, possibly for weeks. And now comes the scorching heat | CNN Close icon
The levees held. The power grid did not. Millions of Gulf Coast residents who survived Ida's devastating winds and deluge of rain face a new danger -- widespread power outages that are expected to last for weeks on end, coupled with a period of excessive heat.
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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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Lockport, Louisiana
| City | Lockport |
| County | Lafourche |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 70374 |
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