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Postville Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Power lines were blown down in Postville.
Trees and a power line were blown down in Postville.
Trees were blown down and the power knocked out in Postville.
Heavy rainfall caused flooding of basements, which may have indirectly contributed to the death of man in Postville. He was electricuted from entering a flooded basement with live power.
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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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Postville, Iowa
| City | Postville |
| County | Allamakee |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 52162 |
We have no power at our place . Power has been out more than 15 min. Thank you