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Law enforcement reported a tree blown down onto power lines on the north side of Maquoketa, Iowa.
A tree was blown down onto a power line.
A NWS COOP observer reported 6.8 inches of snow in Bellevue, Iowa, Lock and Dam 12. Significant blowing and drifting snow was widespread over the area with white out conditions at times lingering through the day of February 12. Power outages from down power lines, power poles, and tree branch damage were widespread.
The emergency manager reported a garage and machine shed destroyed and two power poles snapped. The damage was along Bellevue-Cascade Road just west of Highway 61.
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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.
Maquoketa, Iowa
| City | Maquoketa |
| County | Jackson |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 52060 |
Power poles were reported broken.