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Power outage in Lorraine, Kansas? Contact your local utility company.
Western Coop Electric Assn Inc
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(800) 456-6720
Rolling Hills Electric Coop
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(785) 534-1601
Lorraine Power Outages Caused by Weather
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June 11, 2008 - Tornado
Brief tornado touchdown in open country, knocked down 13 power poles and downed a few tree limbs.
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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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Lorraine, Kansas
City | Lorraine |
County | Ellsworth |
State | Kansas (KS) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 67459 |
This is the beginning of an intense straight line wind event that moved out of Ellsworth county into Rice county. The narrow band of wind moved over open county and knocked over power lines for approximately one half mile.