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Texas exists on an energy island. In the 1970s, one company tried to force a change. | KERA News
On May 4, 1976, a power company based in Texas sent electricity from a substation in Vernon, Texas, to Altus, Okla. By doing so, they were breaking a deal among power companies in Texas to keep electricity within state borders.
Why Is Texas On Its Own Electric Grid? | KUT Radio, Austin's NPR Station
During the February blackout, much of Texas didn’t have access to electricity produced in states where snow and ice weren’t shutting things 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.
Oklaunion, Texas
| City | Oklaunion |
| County | Wilbarger |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 76373 |
Minor structural damage occurred to a building. Power line damage was also reported. Monetary damages were not available.