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The downburst winds tore the roof and at least one wall from a poorly constructed trailer at a colonia of Pueblo de Palmas, east of La Joya. In Alton, winds downed two trees, one of which fell onto a recreational vehicle. Five to seven power poles were downed or snapped in the same area. At the peak of the storm, nearly 9,000 AEP customers in western Hidalgo County were without power.
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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.
Penitas, Texas
| City | Penitas |
| County | Hidalgo |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 78576 |
Multiple power lines, poles, and trees were reported down with some blocking roads across Hidalgo county as the thunderstorm moved eastward across the county.