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Power outage in Moapa, Nevada? Contact your local utility company.
Overton Power District No 5
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(702) 397-2512
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UPDATED: Prolonged power outage in Mesquite, surrounding areas shuts down area schools – St George News
Aug 11, 2022
Power restored to 16K in the dark in Mesquite, other towns | Las Vegas Review-Journal
A fire at a power line caused a blackout Monday morning that left five rural Clark County towns without electricity for most of the day. Power was restored by 9:30 p.m., officials said.
Jan 21, 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.
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Moapa, Nevada
| City | Moapa |
| County | Clark |
| State | Nevada (NV) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 89025, 89067 |
Major flash flooding affected the Moapa, Logandale, and Mesquite areas. Several local roads were washed out and some were covered with five feet of silt. At least 20 homes were damaged and many people were evacuated. Parts of the Union Pacific railroad track were washed out. The parking lot of a power generating plant was filled with six feet of flood water. Interstate 15 suffered major damage and was closed for days. Cars floated down the highway, and one person was injured when he jumped in to help the occupants of a minivan which was swept over a 10-15 foot drop. Four earthen dams were breached in the area.