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Montrose Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Thunderstorm winds caused tree and power line damage, with a resulting power outage.
Thunderstorm winds extensively damaged a house under construction. The garage was blown apart, and siding and shingles were blown away. The winds also blew down nearby electrical transmission structures and power lines, resulting in power outages. Crops were damaged in the area, with corn crops flattened or leaning.
News
PHOTOS: Strong winds, reported tornado Thursday leaves heavy damage in eastern South Dakota - Mitchell Republic | News, weather, sports from Mitchell South Dakota
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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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Montrose, South Dakota
City | Montrose |
County | McCook |
State | South Dakota (SD) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 57048 |
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