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Nelson Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Wind gusts estimated to be near 60 MPH resulted in area power outages.
A tornado set down south of Deweese and hit one farmstead on its 2 mile path. A shed and grain bin were damaged. Power poles were broken in the small tornadoes path.
News
After Ian: Updates for Tuesday, Oct. 18
Information we receive about important recovery efforts, relief hotlines and more will be posted here.
LES linemen return home from working to restore power in Florida
One lineman said it was paradise when they arrived in Florida, until they made it where Hurricane Ian came barreling through.
Hurricane Ian: Lakeland still has about 15,000 without power
As of early Saturday afternoon, Lakeland Electric reported that just over 15,000 customers remained without power.
Squirrel blamed for Friday power outage impacting over 5,000 homes - Bring Me The News
There's no telling when or where the squirrels will strike next.
Squirrel causes outage, cutting power to 10,000 NE Minneapolis homes - Bring Me The News
The outage happened Sunday morning.
Six Flags Great Adventure closed during power outage
Hurricane Harbor and Wild Safari are operating as scheduled, according to a Six Flags spokeswoman.
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.
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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, Nebraska
| City | Nelson |
| County | Nuckolls |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 68961 |
No power in 434 933 8210