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Northeast Louisiana Power Cooperative Inc
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Mer Rouge Power Outages Caused by Weather
Events
April 24, 2015 - Thunderstorm Wind
A tree and a power line was blown down in Mer Rouge. Five to six power poles were blown down just north of Mer Rouge.
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June 28, 2013 - Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were blown down east southeast of Bastrop.
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April 7, 2006 - Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down on power lines and caused outages in Mer Rouge.
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May 9, 2000 - Thunderstorm Wind
Many trees were blown down. A fallen tree downed a power line. A shed was destroyed, and a home received minor damage.
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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.
Mer Rouge, Louisiana
| City | Mer Rouge |
| County | Morehouse |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 71261 |
Powerlines were blown down in Mer Rouge.