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Pratt Power Outages Caused by Weather
Events
A power pole was blown over and a tree was also blown over.
There were 24 power poles that were broken by the high wind.
Four power poles were destroyed by the high wind.
There were six to eight power poles snapped off along with 8 to 10 inch diametere tree branches broken.
Episodes
A combination of freezing rain and sleet fell from southeast Clark through Comanche, Kiowa, Barber, Pratt and Stafford counties. Two to four inches of ice and sleet were reported. Widespread power outages occurred across Barber county due to the ice breaking down power lines. A livestock building at the Stafford county fairgrounds collapsed under the weight of the ice, sleet and eventually a little snow.
News
Sussex County and Morris County power outage after I-80 accident
80,000 customers were knocked out before crews started re-routing power to substations in Morris and Sussex counties.
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Power was reported still out to hundreds of NYSEG customers in Chenango County and Tioga County early August 5.
It’s time to plug the pool drain – Pratt Tribune
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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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Pratt, Kansas
City | Pratt |
County | Pratt |
State | Kansas (KS) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 67124 |
A tree tood down a powerline when it fell.