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Modesto Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Straight line winds brought down trees at Coffee Rd. and Athens Rd. A large tree with shallow roots fell on power lines and brought down 12 power poles.
Modesto Airport recorded 1.57 inches of rainfall on the 13th, which was a record for the date. This broke the old record of 0.76 inches set in 1962. The heavy rain caused minor street flooding, primarily as a result of clogged storm drains.||Strong, gusty winds peaking at 47 mph at Modesto Airport brought down hundreds of trees, large tree branches, and power lines resulting in power outages in Stanislaus County. Falling trees also badly damaged numerous cars and houses.
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A cold trough from the Gulf of Alaska dropped into Northern California which brought a high impact winter storm to the region. Widespread precipitation, low snow levels of 500 to 2500 feet, and strong and damaging wind resulted. Impacts ranged from fallen trees, downed power and phone lines, trecherous driving conditions including chain controls and highway closures due to wind and/or snow, multiple accidents and spin outs due to snow, widespread power outages, damaged property due to wind, and injuries. Sacramento County was investigating several homeless related deaths due to cold weather; however, no reports have come back linking the two together.
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MAP: PG&E may shut off power in 13 California counties
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. may shut off power this weekend for customers in 13 California counties across NorCal and the Bay Area, citing wildfire risk. Two tribal communities could also see shutoffs.
Broken power pole caused SMUD outage in Galt Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal
Police said crews from SMUD and Cosumnes Fire Department were in A Street between Spruce Avenue and McFarland Street to resolve the issue.
Power outage pre-empts planners’ meeting - Ceres Courier
A power outage just hours before the scheduled Tuesday, Sept. 6 Ceres Planning Commission meeting resulted in a cancellation and delay of the consideration of a proposal to construct a 11,900 square foot pizza restaurant and bar at 3113 E. Whitmore Avenue.
California rolling blackouts: SMUD and PG&E rotating outage info
Californians are being asked to conserve power for the tenth day in a row to avoid rotating outages, as the state's grid operator expects more strain on the energy grid on Friday.
Thousands in Lodi lose power unnecessarily due to miscommunication between power agencies | News | lodinews.com
A communication error between two energy agencies caused nearly 1,400 customers in Lodi to lose power for 45 minutes Tuesday night.
Several thousand without power in El Dorado, Solano Counties Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal
More than 7000 are without power Monday morning in separate outages in El Dorado County and Solano County, according to the PG&E website.
"Straight Pride" in Modesto erupts in violence
Approximately 250 LGBTQ+ aligned demonstrators battled against a group assembled to hold a "straight pride rally"
Modesto man attempts to kidnap child from front yard of home Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal
A Stanislaus County man is in jail after attempting to kidnap a child from the front yard of a Modest home, according the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office.
Roseville car crash causes large power outage Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal
Parts of Roseville experienced power outages on Friday after a car crashed into a power pole near downtown Roseville, according to the Roseville Fire Department.
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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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Modesto, California
| City | Modesto |
| County | Stanislaus |
| State | California (CA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 95350, 95351, 95352, 95353, 95354, 95355, 95356, 95357, 95358, 95397 |
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