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Ponca Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Thunderstorm winds blew down branches and power lines.
Thunderstorm winds caused widespread tree damage, including some large trees blown down. Some of the tree debris caused damage to homes. The winds also caused other damage to buildings, including a garage which was destroyed, a shed overturned, windows broken, and roof and siding damage. Power lines and poles were blown down, resulting in power outages. A woman suffered a back injury and a broken arm when hit by debris.
Thunderstorm winds caused tree and power line damage. A few buildings were damaged by flying debris.
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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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Ponca, Nebraska
| City | Ponca |
| County | Dixon |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 68770 |
Multiple trees and powerlines were downed throughout Ponca.