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Unprecedented Heat And Stressed Grids Make Dangerous Power Outages Increasingly Likely | HuffPost Impact
Power grids are dangerously strained, and resulting blackouts could take a deadly toll.
Six Flags Great Adventure closed during power outage
Hurricane Harbor and Wild Safari are operating as scheduled, according to a Six Flags spokeswoman.
Power outage leaves some Johnson County workers in the dark Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal
Johnson County's Administration Building may close early. An unknown problem knocked out power to the building in Olathe.
Evergy says power plants, power grid ready as record summer heat continues Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal
Excessive heat puts additional stress on these parts causing occasional equipment failures that cause power outages.
Evergy line damage causes power outage in Odessa, Missouri Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal
Several Evergy transmission lines are down in Odessa causing a citywide power outage, according to the Odessa Police Department.
After outage, residents at Railyard Flats may be asked to fully vacate apartments | Local News | santafenewmexican.com
The cause of what was determined to be a severe electrical problem remains unidentified, and residents are living in limbo.
Storms cause damage to many areas in St. Louis and the Metro East | ksdk.com
Friday's storms brought downed trees into homes and roadways.
Thousands without power in Kansas City metro Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal
According to Evergy, thousands in the Kansas City metro are without power after loud storms and a possible tornado passed through the area.
Kansas City weather: Thousands lost power during storms Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal
Thousands of homes in the Kansas City metro were without power as storms passed through Tuesday morning.
Power outage means early dismissal for Harrisonville students Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal
Harrisonville school district is dismissing all students early because of a power outage that can't easily be fixed.
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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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Nelson, Missouri
| City | Nelson |
| County | Saline |
| State | Missouri (MO) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 65347 |
No power in 434 933 8210