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Power outage in Olmitz, Kansas? Contact your local utility company.
KCP&L Greater Missouri Operations Co.
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(660) 359-2208
Western Coop Electric Assn Inc
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(800) 456-6720
Olmitz Power Outages Caused by Weather
Events
July 7, 2004 - Thunderstorm Wind
A total of 29 power poles and their associated power lines blown down along Highway K-4 from 2 miles north of Olmitz west to the Rush County line. In Olmitz, power lines were also blown down as was a carport. (Narrative courtesy of Great Bend Tribune.)
Olmitz - Olmitz
News
Kansas begins to assess damage after windstorm, severe weather
Kansas was rocked Wednesday by earthquakes, dust storms and winds gusting at up to 84 mph, accompanied by record-setting high temperatures.
Dec 15, 2021
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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.
Olmitz, Kansas
| City | Olmitz |
| County | Barton |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 67564 |
Damaging winds knocked down 23 power poles along Kansas Highway 4 just to the north of Olmitz and Bison. This knocked out power to six small towns in the area. Kansas Highway 4 was closed for a short time because of the damage and power remained out for almost 12 hours.