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Power outage in New Effington, South Dakota? Contact your local utility company.
Greenbelt Electric Coop, Inc
Report an Outage
(806) 447-2536
Lake Region Electric Assn, Inc, SD
Report an Outage
(800) 657-5869
News
South Dakota storm, damage updates Friday after derecho and haboob
Storms hit Sioux Falls and parts of South Dakota Thursday, with damaging winds a haboob and a derecho. Here's what we know Friday.
May 13, 2022
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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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New Effington, South Dakota
| City | New Effington |
| County | Roberts |
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 57255 |