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Straight line winds blew numerous trees and power lines down in Oakland. One tree fell on a roof of a house and caused some damage. One wall of a former grocery store collapsed due to the high winds. A few sheds were damaged as well. One firefighter was injured during the clean-up.
Straight line winds blew power lines down, just east of Oakland.
Straight line winds blew trees and power lines down on Interstate 55 at mile marker 229.
Straight line winds uprooted trees and power poles in the small community of Oakland. One large oak tree fell onto a pickup truck on Holly Street. Oakland Heights Manor, an elderly apartment complex, suffered roof damage when a large oak tree fell onto the building. Four central air conditioning units were also damage on the property.
Some power lines were knocked down.
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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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Oakland, Mississippi
| City | Oakland |
| County | Yalobusha |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 38948 |
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