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An intense supercell thunderstorm produced a large downburst that began about 1 mile south of Pine Prairie and ended about 7 miles northeast of Ville Platte. This area of wind damage was around 15 miles long and up to 3 miles wide, affecting the Millers Lake area and the southern portions of Chicot State Park. Within this zone, scattered trees were blown down from northwest to southeast with several roads blocked by fallen trees. Power lines were also blown down with a few outbuildings receiving damage to their roofs and siding. Several above-ground pools and trampolines were flipped over and fences were damaged. The worst damaged was concentrated around the intersection of US Highway 167 and Old Park Road. Over 1000 calls of power outages were received by the local electric company. Winds were estimated around 70 mph.
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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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Pine Prairie, Louisiana
| City | Pine Prairie |
| County | Evangeline |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 70576 |
A tree was blown onto power lines on Beaver Road in Pine Prairie.