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Some Aleknagik residents were in the dark for days as snow slowed crews working to restore power
Update: Power was restored to Nushagak Cooperative's service area on Saturday afternoon. Some people hadn't had reliable power since early Monday morning due to days of heavy snow and high winds that knocked out power, toppled trees and cut off phone service.
Dec 9, 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 Heiden, Alaska
| City | Port Heiden |
| County | Lake and Peninsula |
| State | Alaska (AK) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 99549 |