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Emergency management reported power poles down and minor roof damage in the towns of Rice and Frost.
Traffic signals were wrapped around each other and in power lines at the intersection of Hwy. 69 and Hwy. 346 just south of Tyler. Lots of trees were downed in the roadways as well.
Roof damage to the high school, several trees blown down, and numerous power lines were blown down.
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U.S. power companies are facing supply crunches that may hamper their ability to keep the lights on as the nation heads into the heat of summer and the peak hurricane season.
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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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Rice, Texas
| City | Rice |
| County | Ellis |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 75155 |
Power off and on since sometime after midnight. Have a generator that runs when power is off.