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Power outage in Mallard, Iowa? Contact your local utility company.
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News
Vandalism, suspected wire theft at MidAmerican substation results in brief power outage | News | kmaland.com
(Clarinda) -- Clarinda residents were among those who lost power last night due to what MidAmerican Energy officials say was a case of vandalism at one of its substations.
Sep 6, 2022
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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.
Mallard, Iowa
| City | Mallard |
| County | Palo Alto |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 50562 |