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Widespread tree damage county wide. Extensive damag to roofs in South Provo, downtown Provo, and Springville. Line of power poles snapped along 1600w in Provo. Damage estimates from UDOT and regional private insurance claims.
A 71 mph (62 kts) wind gust was reported from a severe thunderstorm. Several trees and power poles were knocked down or damaged. There was also damage to cars and structures.
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Residents of North Salt Lake housing community frustrated after days with no power | KSL.com KSL homepage KSL homepage Messages (0) account - logged out Support
Residents of a housing community said Thursday they had been without power for more than two days due to an issue potentially affecting dozens of units in the neighborhood.
Heat wave prompts cancellation of planned power outage in South Jordan | KSL.com KSL homepage KSL homepage Messages (0) account - logged out Support
Residents in the Daybreak neighborhood said they were relieved that a planned power outage for Tuesday evening had been postponed.
Crews restore service after thousands in Pleasant Grove lose power | KUTV
UPDATE: Rocky Mountain Power crews were able to restore power to the approximately 6,000 Pleasant View customers before 9 a. m.
Iron County could see power outages to prevent wildfires
Residences in central and southern Utah may face power outages this weekend, due to the elevated risk of wildfires, Rocky Mountain Power announced Thursday.
Power company warns southern, central Utah could see outages to prevent wildfires this weekend | KSL.com KSL homepage KSL homepage Messages (0) account - logged out Support
Rocky Mountain Power is warning customers in central and southern Utah about possible service interruptions this weekend due to the elevated risk of wildfires.
Blackouts possible this summer due to heat and extreme weather, officials warn | KSL.com KSL homepage KSL homepage Messages (0) account - logged out Support
Extreme temperatures and ongoing drought could cause the power grid to buckle across vast areas of the country this summer, potentially leading to electricity shortages and blackouts, a U.S. power grid regulator said Wednesday.
Ponding water, power outage affecting early-morning drivers in Salt Lake City | KJZZ
Drivers in northern Utah are dealing with early rain on Thursday morning that's leaving many major roads with standing water. In addition to the risk of hydroplaning, some commuters are also having to navigate roads - as well as I-15 on and off ramps - as a power outage has left several intersections without working traffic lights. According to Rocky Mountain Power's outages website, the issue was affecting just over 1,400 customers as of 5 a. m.
Transformer power electricity outage shuts down Salt Lake City Skyline high school, remote distance learning classes Open Navigation Close Navigation
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) – A major power outage has shut down a Salt Lake City high school on Wednesday morning. Granite School District officials say the power outage is caused by an older, faulty transformer on campus. In-person classes have been canceled and all students will be moving to remote learning during this time, […]
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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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Provo, Utah
| City | Provo |
| County | Utah |
| State | Utah (UT) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 84601, 84602, 84603, 84604, 84605, 84606 |
A dry microburst knocked down several power lines along Freedom Boulevard in Provo.