Power Outage in Otwell, IN

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Dubois Rural Electric Coop Inc
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(812) 482-5454
PPL Electric
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(800) 342-5775 Report Online
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Western Indiana Energy REMC
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(888) 456-9876
Pike County Light & Power Co
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(877) 434-4100
Georgia Power
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(888) 891-0938 Report Online
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Otwell Power Outages Caused by Weather

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June 26, 2018 - Thunderstorm Wind

Trees and power lines were down in Winslow and Otwell.

Winslow - Otwell
June 22, 2009 - Thunderstorm Wind

A microburst with peak winds estimated near 90 mph affected an area one and a quarter miles wide and five miles long. One vacant mobile home was overturned. Several homes and buildings received minor roof damage, typically partial shingle loss. Dozens of trees and limbs were blown down. Highways 56 and 356 were blocked for a time. The biggest obstruction was on Highway 356 about a quarter-mile west of Highway 257, where downed trees, power lines, and power poles blocked the road for about nine hours. Several power lines were down. A car port was destroyed.

Ivy - Otwell
May 25, 2006 - Tornado

About five homes were destroyed. Roughly 15 other homes received major damage, primarily to roofs. Some roofs were removed. Two businesses sustained major roof damage. One mobile home was overturned and blown into a neighboring mobile home, causing extensive damage to it. Individuals were trapped in one home, but no injuries were reported. One travel trailer and one tractor trailer were overturned. Numerous trees and power lines were downed, blocking roads into the community. The damage path began just west of the intersection of Highway 356 and County Road 900E. The damage path extended east-southeast, ending just northwest of County Road 250N where it intersects the Dubois County line. Peak winds were estimated near 120 MPH.

Otwell - Otwell
August 23, 2000 - Thunderstorm Wind

Power lines were down.

Otwell - Otwell

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@ESBNetworks | 01:56 AM - 9 Mar 2023

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@IWCare | 06:46 AM - 27 Feb 2023

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@IWCare | 01:11 AM - 27 Feb 2023

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@ElectricIreland | 01:06 AM - 27 Feb 2023

#IWLimerick: A power outage may affect supply to Kilteely and surrounds until 3pm today. Please see https://t.co/WvZriuhYe6 for more.

@IWCare | 10:28 PM - 26 Feb 2023

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@ElectricIreland | 02:54 AM - 24 Feb 2023

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@d_dddiana | 01:33 PM - 23 Feb 2023

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@IWCare | 06:20 AM - 22 Feb 2023

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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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Otwell, Indiana

City Otwell
County Pike
State Indiana (IN)
Country United States
Zip Codes 47564

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