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Oskaloosa Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Emergency Manager reported power poles snapped with non-thunderstorm wind gusts between 60 and 70 mph.
Multiple power poles down, large barn blown down at Topeka and Union Street.
Power poles down near Oskaloosa.
The EM reported tree limbs down from ice and wind which caused power outages across parts of the county including near MClouth. Ice accumulations on flat surfaces were reported to be around one tenth up to around one quarter of an inch. Impacts due to combination of ice build up on elevated surfaces and strong northeast winds of 20 to 30 mph.
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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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Oskaloosa, Kansas
| City | Oskaloosa |
| County | Jefferson |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 66066 |
Estimated 90 mph winds. Power lines down and a structure fire reported in the area.