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Power outage shuts down Pleasant Prairie Police phone lines; department looks into future prevention
The Pleasant Prairie Police Department is meeting with village leadership after a power outage shut down the department’s non-emergency lines for several hours Sunday evening, Sept. 25, during a severe
Power outage leaves some Johnson County workers in the dark Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal
Johnson County's Administration Building may close early. An unknown problem knocked out power to the building in Olathe.
Evergy line damage causes power outage in Odessa, Missouri Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal
Several Evergy transmission lines are down in Odessa causing a citywide power outage, according to the Odessa Police Department.
Federal Grid Operator concerned over power outages ahead of Summer Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
The nation’s power grid is under stress like never before. And that could lead to potential periodic power outages in Missouri and Illinois.
Kansas City weather: Thousands lost power during storms Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal
Thousands of homes in the Kansas City metro were without power as storms passed through Tuesday morning.
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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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Prairie Home, Missouri
City | Prairie Home |
County | Cooper |
State | Missouri (MO) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 65068 |