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Federated Rural Electric
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(800) 321-3520
Jackson Electric Cooperative
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(855) 222-3275
Okabena Power Outages Caused by Weather
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August 3, 2004 - Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds destroyed at least two barns, damaged several smaller farm structures including silos, caused widespread tree damage, and blew down power lines which resulted in power outages. The winds caused crop damage in the area, but the amount of crop damage could not be determined.
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Fatal crash, numerous power outages near Worthington caused by Wednesday night storm - The Globe | News, weather, sports from Worthington, Minnesota
Downed power lines over Interstate 90 led to multi-vehicle crash.
May 12, 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.
Okabena, Minnesota
| City | Okabena |
| County | Jackson |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 56161 |
Nine power poles were snapped off, with four tossed across 340th Avenue into the opposite ditch. Property damage costs are rough estimates.