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Dakota Energy Coop Inc
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(800) 353-8591
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(800) 463-8938
Oldham Power Outages Caused by Weather
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June 9, 2001 - Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down six to eight inch diameter tree limbs. Some of the limbs fell on garages and trucks, and knocked down at least one television antenna. A power outage was also caused by debris falling on power lines.
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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.
Oldham, South Dakota
| City | Oldham |
| County | Kingsbury |
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 57051 |
Thunderstorm winds caused widespread tree damage. The winds also blew down power lines and poles, including many in the town of Oldham. The winds, along with large hail, contributed to widespread crop damage, with some corn and soybean crops totally destroyed. The amount of crop damage, as well as the part due to the winds, could not be determined. However, thousands of acres were believed to be affected.