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Prairie View Power Outages Caused by Weather
Events
Wind gusts were estimated to be near 70 MPH. Near Prairie View, an under-construction grain bin was blown over. In Phillipsburg, several trees up to 12 inches in diameter were downed, causing power outages. A local business lost a portion of its roof.
News
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 says power plants, power grid ready as record summer heat continues Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal
Excessive heat puts additional stress on these parts causing occasional equipment failures that cause power outages.
Evergy says improvements are planned -
Evergy officials recently responded to a series of recent questions from The Landmark by saying that infrastructure improvements are coming, though it's not clear how soon those improvements will be completed. Tree trimming projects around service lines will also occur in Platte City throughout this summer and fall, Evergy officials have also indicated.
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.
Evergy: Power out for 7K across Kansas City during heat Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal
Evergy says a substation problem caused a power outage for thousands across Kansas City during the the hottest part of the day.
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.
Topeka snow totals, school closures as winter storm hits Kansas
A Groundhog's Day winter storm that began late Tuesday had officially dumped 4.6 inches of snow on Topeka as of noon Wednesday.
Over 40K still without power in Kansas, Missouri after winds Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal
Thousands of Evergy, BPU and other utility customers are without power after the Kansas City area dealt with a high wind warning.
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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 View, Kansas
| City | Prairie View |
| County | Phillips |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 67664 |
Wind gusts estimated to be near 70 MPH resulted in the destruction of an 8 foot by 12 foot shed and a grain elevator leg blown down in Stuttgart. In the Prairie View area, power lines and power poles were damaged.