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Minden Power Outages Caused by Weather
Events
A large tree fell on to power lines causing power poles to fall.
Thunderstorms wind gusts estimated at 70 to 80 mph uprooted a large tree and downed other large tree branches in town. Several power lines were also downed by the winds or by branches falling on them.
An apparent microburst caused extensive wind in Minden. Three foot diameter trees were uprooted, power lines were downed and sporadic damage to siding was done to a few houses.
News
Sussex County and Morris County power outage after I-80 accident
80,000 customers were knocked out before crews started re-routing power to substations in Morris and Sussex counties.
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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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Minden, Iowa
| City | Minden |
| County | Pottawattamie |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 51553 |
A big pop sound on Brenda Circle right after power went out.
Power out on Brenda Circle
big boom outside and no power
Still out on Summit
Power out on Brenda Circle. Thanks!