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September 6, 2012 - Thunderstorm Wind
Damaging winds raked western Scott County. Several trees were blown down in Oran and Blodgett, including at least one that was over a road. A tree was down on a power line in Blodgett. In Morley, a power line was down on a house, causing a house fire.
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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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Oran, Missouri
| City | Oran |
| County | Scott |
| State | Missouri (MO) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 63771 |
Several trees were snapped along County Highway 246 between New Hamburg and Oran. A tree was uprooted in New Hamburg. Power lines were down.