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Prineville Power Outages Caused by Weather
Events
Six to eight inch diameter tree branches were blown down across power lines causing power outage to southwest part of Prineville.
Episodes
Wind gusts of 60 MPH observed from a thunderstorm downed some power lines. Numerous power outages were observed from the thunderstorm. A tree limb measuring eight feet long was also broken off from a tree, with additional one to two inch diameter tree limbs downed.
News
Pamplin Media Group - Power could be cut in Portland area because of fire risks
Power could be cut in Portland area because of fire risks, Local News, Portland local News, Breaking News alerts for Portland city.
Pamplin Media Group - Power expected to stay on in Columbia County despite fire risk
Power expected to stay on in Columbia County despite fire risk, Local News, Scappoose local News, Breaking News alerts for Scappoose city.
?? Bend woman cited for DUII after car goes airborne, hits power guide wire
Deputies say the car hit a rock outcropping, launched into the air and hit the power pole guide wire. That caused power lines to fall to the ground.
Pamplin Media Group - Thousands lose power in metro region Saturday morning
Thousands lose power in metro region Saturday morning, Local News, Portland local News, Breaking News alerts for Portland city.
Prineville is running out of electricity, jeopardizing new manufacturing jobs - oregonlive.com
The city has attracted large data centers from Apple and Facebook, but they may not leave enough power to add anyone else.
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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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Prineville, Oregon
| City | Prineville |
| County | Crook |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 97754 |
Woke up 7am power is out
We have know power went off around 1:30
We lost all power Around 2:30 today. 5/30 When can we expect power on again