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Power outage in Murdock, Minnesota? Contact your local utility company.
Kandiyohi Power Coop
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(800) 551-4951
Minnesota Valley Coop L&P Assn
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(800) 247-5051
Agralite Electric Coop
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(888) 884-3887
City of Benson, MN
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(320) 843-3707
Murdock Power Outages Caused by Weather
Events
May 16, 2015 - Tornado
Tornado mostly moved across open fields, but it also hit a farmstead, blowing out windows, knocking down power lines, and destroying an outbuilding. The tornado was recorded on video by numerous storm chasers.
Murdock - De Graff
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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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Murdock, Minnesota
| City | Murdock |
| County | Swift |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 56271 |
Numerous trees were blown down in the city of Murdock. Some of the trees were one foot in diameter. Due to several of the trees knocking down power lines, a large portion of Murdock lost power.