Power Outage in Porter, MN

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Xcel Energy
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Otter Tail Power Company
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(800) 257-4044
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Minnesota Valley Coop L&P Assn
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(800) 247-5051
Lyon-Lincoln Electric Cooperative, Inc.
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(800) 927-6276
H-D Electric Coop Inc
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(605) 874-2171

Porter Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

June 26, 2010 - Thunderstorm Wind

Several eight inch diameter trees were blown down from Porter, to approximately 4 miles east of Porter, Minnesota. The City of Porter, had power outages due to power lines blown down.

Porter - St Leo

News

U.K. warned of possible winter power blackouts if Ukraine war cuts energy supplies - CBS News

Britain's National Grid said it was just putting people on notice, "given the scale of uncertainty and risks associated with the current geopolitical situation."

Oct 7, 2022

FPL moving quickly to restore power | Latest Weather | yoursun.com

ENGLEWOOD – With a workforce of more than 21,000 men and women from 30 states, crews from Florida Power & Light and its contracted companies are working around the clock

Oct 3, 2022

Puerto Rico in blackout after Hurricane Fiona strikes, residents could be without power for 'several days' | Fox News

The entire island of Puerto Rico is without power as a result of Hurricane Fiona, and a power company says that it could be days before full power restoration occurs.

Sep 18, 2022

Minnesota Supreme Court to decide if cameras will be permanently allowed in the courtroom | Fox News

The MN Supreme Court will hear arguments as to whether cameras will be permanently allowed in the courtroom. This debate comes following the trials of Derek Chauvin and Kim Potter.

Sep 16, 2022

Minnesota utility regulators approve Xcel Energy solar project, expected to cost at least $575 million | Fox Business

The MN Public Utilities Commission voted unanimously to approve a solar project that is expected to cost at least $575 million. The plant will cover 3,497 acres in the Becker area.

Sep 16, 2022

Minnesota squirrel causes power outage for more than 9,000 residents | Fox News

Nearly 10,000 people were left without power in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Sunday after a squirrel disrupted a power transmission, according to energy provider Xcel.

Sep 13, 2022

MSNBC, CNN give straight news on California grid issues after panning Texas over winter blackout | Fox News

Media outlets that mocked and criticized Texas over the 2021 winter storm that caused crippling blackouts are playing the news straight with California.

Sep 12, 2022

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport delays flights due to early morning power outage | Fox News

The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport had power outages on Wednesday morning that caused flight delays. The airport lost power before 5 a.m. and lights were back on by 8 a.m.

Sep 7, 2022

Arizona storm causes a blackout, leaving residents vulnerable to nearly triple-digit heat wave | Fox News

An Arizona storm damaged 50 power poles in Bullhead City, knocking out power for most of the residents as they face a heat wave approaching triple-digit temperatures.

Sep 6, 2022

California heat wave to stress power grid, cause potential blackouts, officials say | Fox Business

California's energy grid operator warned that heat would stress the grid days after state regulators moved to require all new vehicles run on electricity by 2035.

Aug 31, 2022

User Comments…

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got us fucked up at 6:30 with the power out

jdawg | October 10, 2020  

Power out at 6:30am

Philip | October 10, 2020  

The electricity is like my dick...it's out

Barry McKockinner | August 27, 2020  

Power has been out since 2pm. When will the power be restored?

Mike Stephens | August 27, 2020  

Like to know how long it will be out, I hear tell that it's goes to Louisiana.??

Kelly Briggs | August 27, 2020  

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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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Porter, Minnesota

City Porter
County Yellow Medicine
State Minnesota (MN)
Country United States
Zip Codes 56280

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