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VIDEO: One Vehicle Accident Causes Power Outages on Porter Wagoner Blvd. in West Plains Thursday MorningOzark Radio News | Ozark Radio News
West Plains, MO. - A one vehicle accident caused a power outage on Porter Wagoner Boulevard in West Plains on Thursday morning. A flat bed truck equipped with a boom and carrying a concrete storm shelter struck a power line, causing one power pole to snap in half and another to break. The vehicle was leaving the Stuart Morrison-Redi Mix facility on Porter Wagoner. The outage is effecting a few business on the road including Snappy Mart, Century 21, and Pizza Shack. Jeff Hanshaw, Public Works director for West Plains, said he believed that the power should be restored in a couple of hours.
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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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Morrison, Missouri
City | Morrison |
County | Gasconade |
State | Missouri (MO) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 65061 |