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Rainsville Power Outages Caused by Weather
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A power pole was knocked down onto a home in the Rainsville area.
Spotter reports power poles snapped and at least one barn destroyed west of Rainsville.
Thunderstorm winds damaged a storage building at a farm and knocked trees and power lines down. The damage occurred at the intersection of Rainbow Road and Kain Avenue.
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Power restored to Madison after vehicle removed from guy wire | WHNT.com Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal
According to Huntsville Utilities, a vehicle got caught in a guy wire and power had to be shut off to remove it.
Decatur Utilities: Balloons may have caused power outage | WHNT.com Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal
Around 3,000 customers are dealing with a utility outage across Decatur, according to Decatur Utilities.
Alabama tornadoes: Early power outages blamed in storm deaths - al.com
Tornado victims searched frantically for storm info in power outages.
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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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Rainsville, Alabama
| City | Rainsville |
| County | DeKalb |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 35986 |
Power lines were knocked down at the intersection of Alabama Highway 35 and Kirk Road.