Power Outage in Mc Cook, NE

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McCook Public Power District
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(800) 658-4285
Nebraska Public Power District
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(877) 275-6773 Report Online
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Twin Valleys Public Power Dist
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(800) 658-4266
Southwest Public Power Dist
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(800) 379-7977

Mc Cook Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

July 10, 2021 - Thunderstorm Wind

Multiple McCook school buses had many side windows blown out of them. The city of McCook was also out of power for approximately four hours.

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July 13, 2020 - Thunderstorm Wind

Law enforcement reported tree limbs of various sizes down along with a snapped power pole in northern McCook. The damage occurred near the time of a measured 79 mph wind gust at the McCook ASOS station.

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July 30, 2004 - Thunderstorm Wind

Several power poles down. Two transformers caught on fire. Power out for two hours. Vendor tents at county fair blown down. No damage to more permanent structures or rides at the fair. Some large branches and a couple big trees down.

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June 1, 2003 - Lightning

McCook newpaper related several lightning events in McCook on the evening of June first. Time of occurrence estimated from newspaper account. The first brought down an 8-inch tree branch. The second struck a power transformer serving the local Pizza Hut resturant on north Hwy 83. Another strike hit a street light and damaged a resident's home computer.

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August 8, 2002 - Thunderstorm Wind

Several power poles down, and minor tree damage.

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News

NPPD works to restore power outages throughout Nebraska Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn

NPPD started early Saturday morning with approximately 8,800 customers across the state without power. Through approximately 3:30 p.m. that number was reduced to approximately 757 without power.

Jul 10, 2021

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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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Mc Cook, Nebraska

City Mc Cook
County Red Willow
State Nebraska (NE)
Country United States
Zip Codes 69001

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