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Palestine Power Outages Caused by Weather
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June 2, 2009 - Thunderstorm Wind
Straight line winds damaged two metal buildings at the Diamond D Wrecker Service near Palestine. A few homes sustained shingle damage in the area. A few trees and power lines were knocked down in the area as well. Four power poles were knocked down.
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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.
Palestine, Arkansas
| City | Palestine |
| County | St. Francis |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 72372 |
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