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Osakis Power Outages Caused by Weather
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A power line was blown down near County Road 3, and Bird Lake Road.
A power line was blown down near Osakis.
Trees were downed onto power lines at the intersection of Highway 27 and County Road 3.
News
Alexandria Light and Power employees are assisting with power outages in Florida after Hurricane Ian - Alexandria Echo Press | News, weather and sports from Alexandria, Minnesota
ALP workers, Jordan Thoennes and Levi Doherty of Alexandria arrived in Bartow, Florida on the morning of Friday, Sept. 30 to assist with crews attempting to restore power after Hurricane Ian knocked out power to more than 524,000 reported homes and businesses across the peninsula.
Tornado reported in Forada area; Nelson was also hit hard; 2,000 still without power - Alexandria Echo Press | News, weather and sports from Alexandria, Minnesota
It's the second tornado for Douglas County, Minnesota in 18 days
More than 5,000 REA customers are without power because of storm; REA reports progress is being made - Alexandria Echo Press | News, weather and sports from Alexandria, Minnesota
Crews are working through the weekend.
Update, 10 a.m. Friday: Storm wind gust hit 87 mph, causing widespread damage (w/ video) - Alexandria Echo Press | News, weather and sports from Alexandria, Minnesota
A home at the corner of Donna Drive and Meadow Lane was ripped apart.
Officials say be prepared and stay informed ahead of severe weather | Business | voiceofalexandria.com
MINNEAPOLIS (April 4, 2022) – While the weather in Minnesota is unpredictable, especially in April, the possibility of thunderstorms and tornadoes is already here. As part of Severe Weather Awareness
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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.
Osakis, Minnesota
| City | Osakis |
| County | Douglas |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 56360 |
Several power poles were tipped sideways and walls were blown out in a large steel shed.