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Consumers Energy

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City of Ames Electric Department

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(515) 239-5240

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Story City Municipal Electric Utility

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(515) 733-4691

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July 14, 2021 - Thunderstorm Wind

Trees down on power lines.

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August 10, 2020 - Thunderstorm Wind

Public report of trees down with power flickering.

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May 6, 2012 - Thunderstorm Wind

Two power line poles snapped off at the base.

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June 25, 2010 - Thunderstorm Wind

Two foot diameter tree down. Power lines down on residence.

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The state of federal climate policy is a good news, bad news story. The bad news will likely come in on the developing red tide that looks to flip one or both chambers of Congress to Republican control.

Nov 8, 2022

Thousands of NJ residents lose power in Hunterdon, Somerset

Another 2,500 customers are out in Somerset County.

Oct 31, 2022

Minnesota squirrel causes power outage for more than 9,000 residents | Fox News

Nearly 10,000 people were left without power in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Sunday after a squirrel disrupted a power transmission, according to energy provider Xcel.

Sep 13, 2022

Arizona storm causes a blackout, leaving residents vulnerable to nearly triple-digit heat wave | Fox News

An Arizona storm damaged 50 power poles in Bullhead City, knocking out power for most of the residents as they face a heat wave approaching triple-digit temperatures.

Sep 6, 2022

Live wire kills teen following storms, massive Michigan power outages | Fox News

Overnight thunderstorms in southeast Michigan left hundreds of thousands without power, and are being attributed to a teen girl's death.

Aug 30, 2022

Sussex County and Morris County power outage after I-80 accident

80,000 customers were knocked out before crews started re-routing power to substations in Morris and Sussex counties.

Aug 9, 2022

Hot Night Without Power for Some NYSEG Customers loading...

Power was reported still out to hundreds of NYSEG customers in Chenango County and Tioga County early August 5.

Aug 5, 2022

Xfinity reports widespread internet outage in Santa Fe, Los Alamos | Local News | santafenewmexican.com

Xfinity said the outage was caused by a truck pulling down utility lines Wednesday at Cerrillos Road and Richards Avenue.

Jul 20, 2022

Power companies apply lessons learned to latest derecho Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn

A rep from MidAmerican Energy Company said the company learns lessons after every storm, including the 2020 derecho.

Jul 6, 2022

PNM blames crow for Santa Fe power outage | Local News | santafenewmexican.com

"It was a fluke accident," PNM spokesman Ray Sandoval said. "Birds land on wires and poles all the time. This guy — the way he landed or took off, his

Jun 23, 2022

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@KJ061587 | 01:19 PM - 21 Nov 2022

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@2glassandrews | 11:39 AM - 4 Aug 2022

[Delayed Report] On Jun 28, at 8:24 PM CDT, 4 SSE Postville [Clayton Co, IA] PUBLIC reports HAIL of mothball size (… https://t.co/v0gO7eRaiJ

@iembot_arx | 08:06 AM - 29 Jun 2022

@MidAm_EnergyCo any word on power outage in Dunlap, Iowa??? When will we get power back???

@gneilsen3 | 01:28 PM - 23 Apr 2022

Brings back fond memories of a 3 dog night back in 2010 ish! 15 hr. power outage in Iowa. 15° with 30 mph wind gust… https://t.co/S7xtKAz57z

@ButchMeyer7 | 06:55 PM - 21 Feb 2022

New Service Allows Customers To Text Power Outage Information https://t.co/W4Cx7F4e1k

@cityofames | 09:26 AM - 4 Jan 2022

If you rely on electric-powered medical equipment – this is the time to make sure you’re prepared. High winds forec… https://t.co/2SFWxhtQtI

@AmesPolice | 10:51 AM - 15 Dec 2021

If you rely on electric-powered medical equipment – this is the time to make sure you’re prepared. High winds forec… https://t.co/XjESWPditg

@cityofames | 10:30 AM - 15 Dec 2021

Follow along as Iowa copes with a potential massive windstorm and other wild December weather. https://t.co/L9vLW84UB3

@AmesTribNews | 10:22 AM - 15 Dec 2021

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@ErynHuff | 10:12 AM - 15 Dec 2021

Severe weather alert today: high winds could result in downed trees, power lines, possible power outages. As with a… https://t.co/CUPX6nVjtc

@AmesPolice | 08:27 AM - 15 Dec 2021

Severe weather alert today: high winds could result in downed trees, power lines, possible power outages. As with a… https://t.co/NB3BtKgeX5

@cityofames | 08:25 AM - 15 Dec 2021

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@SolvesProblems | 05:09 AM - 12 Dec 2021

Ted Cruz blames fake birds recharging on Texas power lines for the power outage that forced him to evacuate his fam… https://t.co/H51s3xdGtm

@NoFoxnewstoday | 01:10 PM - 10 Dec 2021

Ames Electric crews heading to Top-O-Hollow substation for a power outage. Approximately 2,500 customers out. Call… https://t.co/3qb0uwmvqm

@cityofames | 06:03 AM - 30 Sep 2021

In past years, power outages were a lot more frequent. Sometimes, there were even prolonged brownouts. https://t.co/1XGKWCKUHN

@DBFrisk2001 | 02:23 AM - 6 May 2021

@isufarmer @MilwaukeeTool Would be nice during power outage to run some smaller items

@Cornyfarmer | 06:36 PM - 14 Apr 2021

@lanechanged We get programmed like robots! During a ling power outage, I still walk into the bathroom and flip the… https://t.co/gsYAst5t5u

@RealMarkNew91 | 07:12 AM - 14 Jan 2021

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@JarretCF | 11:25 PM - 14 Oct 2020

RT @cityofames: West Ames power outage is looking better. Fewer than 50 customers still out. Crews are on site and making repairs. Please b…

@KyeMae | 10:42 AM - 14 Oct 2020

West Ames power outage is looking better. Fewer than 50 customers still out. Crews are on site and making repairs.… https://t.co/QKz4KVlRsj

@cityofames | 10:34 AM - 14 Oct 2020

Back in the earlier years, power outages were a lot more frequent, not to mention random. https://t.co/M7OCBXFkjA

@DBFrisk2001 | 02:51 AM - 8 Oct 2020

Over the years, there've been various & random power outages for no reason, but that was the only time when the lig… https://t.co/N63W5bO9NP

@DBFrisk2001 | 02:46 AM - 18 Sep 2020

... what if I said it’s because of routine? Like I need to change my routine a little. Moving into the new place, a… https://t.co/yKMcWQCFeK

@JarretCF | 01:00 PM - 21 Aug 2020

RT @Alex_Brownie_: “Oh boy a power outage..like it doesn’t happen everywhere else.” This comment was made on a post talking about the dere…

@carley_white | 12:34 PM - 21 Aug 2020

“Oh boy a power outage..like it doesn’t happen everywhere else.” This comment was made on a post talking about the… https://t.co/iP1KwUayC8

@Alex_Brownie_ | 12:23 PM - 21 Aug 2020

Day 6 going on day 7... no power. Fun fact - if your cell tower loses electricity, your phone can't make or receive… https://t.co/AxI8PxYZE7

@IT_SWJobs | 09:27 PM - 15 Aug 2020

RT @travis_stanger: Can we get #CedarRapids and #IowaHurricane trending? Cedar Rapids has so much widespread devastation, and nobody there…

@BytchitzKorbz | 10:06 PM - 14 Aug 2020

RT @travis_stanger: Can we get #CedarRapids and #IowaHurricane trending? Cedar Rapids has so much widespread devastation, and nobody there…

@deniseharmon21 | 09:22 PM - 14 Aug 2020

RT @travis_stanger: Can we get #CedarRapids and #IowaHurricane trending? Cedar Rapids has so much widespread devastation, and nobody there…

@travis_stanger | 09:19 PM - 14 Aug 2020

My parents live in NW Wisconsin & are prepping for severe weather & significant power outages. Somebody petition… https://t.co/EhziLXCKTs

@RubyforIowa | 02:53 PM - 14 Aug 2020

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@AndrewZalasky | 06:25 AM - 13 Aug 2020

RT @travis_stanger: Can we get #CedarRapids and #IowaHurricane trending? Cedar Rapids has so much widespread devastation, and nobody there…

@natalieelawton | 05:18 AM - 13 Aug 2020

RT @travis_stanger: Can we get #CedarRapids and #IowaHurricane trending? Cedar Rapids has so much widespread devastation, and nobody there…

@travis_stanger | 04:37 AM - 13 Aug 2020

RT @travis_stanger: Can we get #CedarRapids and #IowaHurricane trending? Cedar Rapids has so much widespread devastation, and nobody there…

@jbrelsford | 03:02 AM - 13 Aug 2020

RT @travis_stanger: Can we get #CedarRapids and #IowaHurricane trending? Cedar Rapids has so much widespread devastation, and nobody there…

@BayleeIsAwkward | 12:15 AM - 13 Aug 2020

RT @travis_stanger: Can we get #CedarRapids and #IowaHurricane trending? Cedar Rapids has so much widespread devastation, and nobody there…

@Ryleaj96 | 09:31 PM - 12 Aug 2020

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@taniableh | 09:14 PM - 12 Aug 2020

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@travis_stanger | 09:06 PM - 12 Aug 2020

RT @mgardener_ia: It has been almost 48 hours and the freezer is full of fruits and veggies from your garden. Tips from our @ISUExtension f…

@jrweber | 06:06 PM - 12 Aug 2020

RT @iowastatedaily: The power outage presented some delays for Iowa State students’ move-in day but power is back on for campus. https://t.…

@errantThinker | 07:01 AM - 12 Aug 2020

The power outage presented some delays for Iowa State students’ move-in day but power is back on for campus. https://t.co/VcLO49I3vy

@iowastatedaily | 07:00 AM - 12 Aug 2020

RT @isuExtNews: Food Safety during a Power Outage https://t.co/lVuktiJuga

@WairindiBenji | 04:47 AM - 12 Aug 2020

@ally_cat52 @scarletpwillow @cityofames Dude, do you pay taxes to the city of Ames? Not a whim, it's a power outag… https://t.co/7usp9JmJf7

@dhohbach | 08:46 PM - 11 Aug 2020

RT @iowastatedaily: Heavy rain and damaging winds hit Ames late Monday morning, leaving the city without power. Residents should avoid down…

@errantThinker | 05:45 PM - 11 Aug 2020

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@tastedictator | 05:34 PM - 11 Aug 2020

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@iowastatedaily | 05:30 PM - 11 Aug 2020

Foodservice: Keeping Food Safe during a Power Outage https://t.co/R4YmqgzRT2

@isuExtNews | 04:42 PM - 11 Aug 2020

RT @iowastatedaily: Gov. Kim Reynolds addressed the damage to cropland and residential areas, and power outages from Monday’s severe storm.…

@heysagesmith | 11:15 AM - 11 Aug 2020

Power has been restored to parts of campus, but much of Ames is still without. @IAStateFSHN food safety expert, Ang… https://t.co/DaXuxKufhU

@chs_iastate | 05:57 AM - 11 Aug 2020

? here's to macgyvering some @blckriflecoffee due to a power outage. Boiled some water in a tea kettle on the side… https://t.co/Fz5u6cY9sR

@Bachy68 | 05:07 AM - 11 Aug 2020

Torn between needing to leave for work and the power outage map showing me that every single one of my stores still… https://t.co/cV8wsIyA3H

@ParadiseAllisha | 02:20 AM - 11 Aug 2020

Iowa storms cause more than 500-thousand power outages https://t.co/2I4FnIM8D7

@1430KASI | 10:41 PM - 10 Aug 2020

sending this tweet with my last 1% if i die in this power outage it’s been lit fam

@mikachu_15 | 08:29 PM - 10 Aug 2020

In the last year, going backwards, here are my power outages. 6-3, 5-25, 5-9, 4-2, 1-25, 12-3, 10-16, 9-23, 9-12, 8… https://t.co/UEWmMBG9X0

@rogerfritz | 11:44 AM - 3 Jun 2020

Another day, another power outage from @alliantenergy Venezuelans have more reliable power than I do

@rogerfritz | 11:36 AM - 3 Jun 2020

RT @cityofames: Power outage update: A raccoon got into a transformer at Ames Power Plant substation and opened up a number of circuits.…

@IanAmes | 11:06 PM - 21 Apr 2020

Power plants are designed to meet peak energy usage. In extreme heat, localities may go past peak demand causing po… https://t.co/6nJnXSgcBs

@Schuckscience | 09:32 AM - 7 Mar 2020

RT @AmesPolice: It might be a bad hair day. WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY NW winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 40…

@JennyHarrelson | 05:56 PM - 5 Mar 2020

RT @AmesPolice: It might be a bad hair day. WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY NW winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 40…

@J_McGuinty | 08:42 AM - 5 Mar 2020

RT @AmesPolice: It might be a bad hair day. WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY NW winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 40…

@EllenBr78224337 | 06:41 AM - 5 Mar 2020

RT @AmesPolice: It might be a bad hair day. WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY NW winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 40…

@IowaLady_ | 06:38 AM - 5 Mar 2020

It might be a bad hair day. WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY NW winds 25 to 35 mph with gust… https://t.co/sadj4ZH6eV

@AmesPolice | 06:33 AM - 5 Mar 2020

I've gone a whole week without an @alliantenergy power outage, which I believe is now a record. Should I reset the… https://t.co/zgMQk2ueht

@rogerfritz | 05:52 AM - 31 Jan 2020

Jan. 6 Expansion Update: Offices in the Gerdin Business Building will close at 3:30pm today for a scheduled power o… https://t.co/E51muFSPbq

@ISU_CoB | 08:49 AM - 6 Jan 2020

RT @IowaStateU: STUDENTS: Due to power outages, portions of the @ISU_Library close at 5 p.m., but the building will stay open 24/7. Bookend…

@ISUGradCollege | 02:46 PM - 17 Dec 2019

RT @IowaStateU: STUDENTS: Due to power outages, portions of the @ISU_Library close at 5 p.m., but the building will stay open 24/7. Bookend…

@stonca01 | 02:42 PM - 17 Dec 2019

RT @IowaStateU: STUDENTS: Due to power outages, portions of the @ISU_Library close at 5 p.m., but the building will stay open 24/7. Bookend…

@iastate_cals | 02:38 PM - 17 Dec 2019

RT @IowaStateU: STUDENTS: Due to power outages, portions of the @ISU_Library close at 5 p.m., but the building will stay open 24/7. Bookend…

@Ivan_Apolonio | 02:36 PM - 17 Dec 2019

STUDENTS: Due to power outages, portions of the @ISU_Library close at 5 p.m., but the building will stay open 24/7.… https://t.co/Rveu5thBAK

@IowaStateU | 02:35 PM - 17 Dec 2019

It’s finals week, and the library is working out some sporadic power outage issues. If the library is your go-to pl… https://t.co/JWOLAKxfil

@ISU_ECpE | 01:54 PM - 17 Dec 2019

RT @ISU_Library: Please bear with us: We are experiencing sporadic power outages on all floors of the @ISU_Library. The issue has been trac…

@sydozark | 12:40 PM - 17 Dec 2019

RT @ISU_CoB: For those of you headed to @ISU_Library today, they are still experiencing a partial power outage. https://t.co/BeoKKSlxEQ

@_asoofia_ | 12:05 PM - 17 Dec 2019

RT @perrybry: Detroit Lions power outage. Initial suspect identified. https://t.co/jNbgoHkest

@BStoneKUSI | 11:57 AM - 28 Nov 2019

RT @perrybry: Detroit Lions power outage. Initial suspect identified. https://t.co/jNbgoHkest

@tylerbruder1 | 11:28 AM - 28 Nov 2019

RT @perrybry: Detroit Lions power outage. Initial suspect identified. https://t.co/jNbgoHkest

@cincy_browncoat | 11:26 AM - 28 Nov 2019

Detroit Lions power outage. Initial suspect identified. https://t.co/jNbgoHkest

@perrybry | 11:23 AM - 28 Nov 2019

@MandyatCatchDSM Thanks for letting us know! Sounds like some areas of Windsor Heights are experiencing power outag… https://t.co/leOjWm5Y1E

@iowadot | 04:10 PM - 26 Nov 2019

There is currently a partial power outage causing the locked doors throughout the Gerdin Business Building.… https://t.co/Jviq0KnxCW

@ISU_CoB | 06:04 AM - 25 Nov 2019

POWER OUTAGE NOV. 25 (TODAY): If you are planning on working in Town Eng Blg today (Monday, Nov. 25), please make a… https://t.co/wW4Vfgqb4j

@isuccee | 06:00 AM - 25 Nov 2019

@ChiNurse I just hop theres no power outage because they really fuck me up at work.

@dbfulton | 07:57 PM - 1 Oct 2019

@Dynalesm @FerGLlovet @tictoc why are u comparing an occasional 2 hour long power outage in a borough of nyc with 1… https://t.co/xCXwFhxY5T

@liyuazepam | 08:51 AM - 23 Jul 2019

wow a power outage at school and of course im in stats. this is the day from hell. bye

@lexisimpson47 | 09:46 AM - 1 Apr 2019

Venezuelans rally to protest chronic power outages https://t.co/y9ZZftZx9j https://t.co/FOXJNoE7VQ

@notimania_com | 02:41 PM - 30 Mar 2019

Power outage northwest Ames?

@DebraSanborn | 03:58 PM - 19 Jan 2019

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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