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Hurricane Ian: Lakeland still has about 15,000 without power
As of early Saturday afternoon, Lakeland Electric reported that just over 15,000 customers remained without power.
Sandbags are available at 7 Polk County sites ahead of Hurricane Ian
By Monday morning, Polk officials had distributed more then 19,500 sandbags, as the area could see as much as 15 inches of rain in spots.
OR power outages: PGE, Pacific Power says increasing fire danger may result in power shut offs Open Navigation Close Navigation
Residents in Oregon are being alerted about the potential for power shut offs later this week as officials warn about expected critical fire danger on Friday and Saturday.
Over 10,000 without power Friday morning in Oregon Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
Over 10,000 Pacific Power customers in Oregon were without service early Friday morning after heavy rain fell overnight.
Iowa declares disasters in 49 counties in wake of storms, tornadoes
There were 118 severe thunderstorm and 71 tornado warnings across Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa Wednesday night.
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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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Polk, Nebraska
| City | Polk |
| County | Polk |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 68654 |
This Polk County tornado touched down southeast of Polk and crossed Highway 66 about two miles east of town. The estimated maximum wind speed of 100 MPH was based upon multiple stretches of snapped power poles. Several irrigation pivots were overturned along and near its path.