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Longview Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Law enforcement confirmed that a tornado touched down near the Safeway in Longview, WA around 1240 PM. The tornado then traveled down Vandercook Way before dissipating near Main St. There was significant roof damage to industrial buildings, minor roof damage to residential buildings, 35 to 30 large trees snapped off or blew down, some power poles downed, and automobiles damaged from debris.
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Wildfire smoke: Expect hazy skies in Oregon, Washington | kgw.com
Strong east winds are moving wildfire smoke to northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington on Friday and Saturday.
Preparing for a summer power outage Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
People living in the Pacific Northwest are used to power outages from winter storms, while summer outages have been rare.
Tower Road bridge planned for fall after heavy rains washed away part of road
TOUTLE — Public works staff plan to install a temporary bridge by this fall at the Tower Road/Rock Creek washout near Toutle.
Burying some power lines option for Cowlitz PUD customers, as locals prepare for next storm
Last week’s power outages in Cowlitz County were partially caused by damaged high-voltage power lines most utilities do not place underground due to high prices, officials say.
Unseasonal snow knocks out power for thousands of Cowlitz County residents, closes schools
Days after temperatures hit 80 degrees, Cowlitz County residents woke up to snow Monday morning, the latest measurable accumulation on record.
Water Main Break Causes City of Longview to Shut Down for the Day loading... loading...
Several Longview Businesses Have Had to Close for the Day Including Longview ISD.
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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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Longview, Washington
| City | Longview |
| County | Cowlitz |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 98632 |
Loss of power on Washington way close by McDonald's and the twin cities shopping
Does anyone know when the power is going to be restored to all of Longview