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Oneonta Power Outages Caused by Weather
Events
Numerous trees uprooted and power lines downed in Oneonta and across the county due to gradient winds ahead of a QLCS.
Several trees uprooted and power lines downed along Hopewell Road in far northern Blount County. A few manufactured homes were also damaged.
Several trees uprooted and power lines downed near the intersection of County Road 5 and Interstate 65.
Several trees uprooted and power lines downed in the city of Oneonta.
Several trees uprooted and power lines downed near Highway 75 and Woodhaven Blvd.
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Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down from Ivan's high winds across the county. Ten to twenty homes suffered varying degrees of damage, mainly minor roof damage. Maximum wind gusts were estimated between 55 to 60 miles an hour. Doppler radar estimated 4 to 7 inches of rain during Ivan which caused a few roads to become temporarily impassable.
Trees and power lines were blown down near Snead. Nickel size hail was also reportedwith this storm.
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University of Montevallo power outage displaces students, disrupts classes Open Navigation Close Navigation
The lights could be off in seven buildings and one residence hall at The University of Montevallo for three days, the school said on Tuesday following the failure of a 50-year-old distribution cable.
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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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Oneonta, Alabama
City | Oneonta |
County | Blount |
State | Alabama (AL) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 35121 |
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