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Port Byron Power Outages Caused by Weather
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July 5, 2003 - Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous power lines down
Port Byron - Port Byron
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Stewartville residents scramble for generators, firewood and warm housing amid unrelenting power outage - Post Bulletin | Rochester Minnesota news, weather, sports
About 1,900 customers were without power on Thursday, amounting to 85% of the city, said Capt. Jon Jacobson, Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office emergency management director. Nine power lines were down in the city, causing “major infrastructure damage” at the main substation.
Dec 16, 2021
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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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Port Byron, Illinois
| City | Port Byron |
| County | Rock Island |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 61275 |
A roof was torn from a building and tossed onto nearby power poles, causing one of the poles to fall and smash the attached transformers into a passing van and setting the van on fire. The occupants of the van escaped without major injury.