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Madras Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Power poles reported down.
Report by spotter of downed powerlines along highway 26 between Warm Springs and Madras.
Powerlines and trees down. Roof blown off house.
A concentrated swath of destructive straight line winds affected the Culver and Metolius areas of Jefferson County. Within this swath there were numerous large trees uprooted and snapped, hundreds of yards of irrigation line dislodged and/or mangled, and several snapped power poles. Some of the most significant damage included destruction of a handful of agricultural out buildings and partial or total roof removals of at least two manufactured homes.
Lightning causes a power outage in the Crooked River Ranch subdivision.
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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.
Madras, Oregon
| City | Madras |
| County | Jefferson |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 97741 |
1077 SE Highway 97, Madras, OR