Power Outage in Porcupine, SD

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Nebraska Public Power District
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(877) 275-6773 Report Online
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Ozark Border Electric Cooperative
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(573) 785-4631
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Intercounty Electric
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(866) 621-3679 Report Online
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Black River Electric Cooperative
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(800) 392-4711
Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative Inc
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(888) 463-7693 Report Online

Porcupine Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

June 6, 2007 - Tornado

A tornado touched down about nine miles south of Kyle at 310 pm MDT, just west of American Horse Creek Road. It traveled to the northeast, crossed into Bennett County, and dissipated six miles southeast of Kyle at 335 pm MDT. Several power poles were broken and trees were blown over along American Horse Creek Road. A mobile home was also damaged.

Porcupine - Kyle

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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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Porcupine, South Dakota

City Porcupine
County Shannon
State South Dakota (SD)
Country United States
Zip Codes 57772

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