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Red Oak Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Emergency manager reported multiple trees and tree branches down on power lines.
The wind gust was measured at the local Red Oak airport. The emergency manager reported power poles downed from this storm.
A thunderstorm wind gust of 78 mph was measured by a home weather station at 4 feet above ground level. The strong winds caused damage to trees, power poles and a few structures in the area.
A mix of freezing rain and sleet accumulated around 1/2 inch over most of the county. Although the mixture created hazardous driving conditions and stuck to vehicle windshields, accumulation on trees and power lines was somewhat limited.
Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 mph blew a power pole over on a car. The car was occupied at the time and the power was live, but the occupants escaped unharmed. The winds also brought down tree limbs and power lines in the area.
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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.
Red Oak, Iowa
| City | Red Oak |
| County | Montgomery |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 51566, 51591 |
I have not had power since Monday morning, now it's Thursday night. please help
The electricity blinked on and off, then off again.