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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.
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- Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
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- 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.
Rembrandt, Iowa
| City | Rembrandt |
| County | Buena Vista |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 50576 |
The tornado spun up just north of Rembrandt at 1718CST near the intersection of 120th Avenue and 470th Street. The tornado tracked northeast, and dissipated near the Little Sioux River one mile east of Sioux Rapids at 1722CST. A residence near the touchdown had siding and roofing torn from the home, along with snapped large pine trees. Along 460th Street just west of U.S. Highway 71, several large wooden power poles were snapped. The tornado continued northeast, crossing U.S. 71 one-half mile north of 460th Street where it destroyed several small buildings. More power poles were snapped along 450th Street east of U.S. 71, with the final damage noted in snapped trees along the Little Sioux River east of Sioux Rapids. The average path width was 75 yards and the maximum estimated wind speed was 115 mph. Property damage costs are a rough estimate.