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Medicine Lodge Power Outages Caused by Weather
Events
A total of 1.6 inches of rain fell before temperatures fell below freezing. Ice accumulated to around 1/4 of an inch on exposed objects. Power was out across northern Barber county.
Numerous tree branches were broken and power lines were down all across the county.
Episodes
A powerful upper level storm diving into west Texas and a strong cold front combined to produce the seasons first severe weather in the southeast part of the County Warning Area (CWA). At the same time snow fell in the western half of the area but only minimal accumulations were reported.
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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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Medicine Lodge, Kansas
City | Medicine Lodge |
County | Barber |
State | Kansas (KS) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 67104 |
Numerous reports of tree limbs and power lines were blown down. Also a roof was heavily damaged on the west side of Kiowa.