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October 19, 2006 - Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down across the power line.
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Search crews found the body of a little boy Monday miles from the Louisiana sandbar where he was swept away by the Sabine River while playing in shallow water and three men drowned trying to save him, the sheriff said.
Aug 29, 2022
Power outage affecting over 1300 residents in Calcasieu & Beauregard parish Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
BECi reports the outage is the result of a broken pole.
Jan 26, 2019
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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.
Merryville, Louisiana
City | Merryville |
County | Beauregard |
State | Louisiana (LA) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 70653 |
The Beauregard Parish emergency manager reports trees and power lines down in Merryville from a passing storm.