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Rice Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Observer estimated 50 MPH gust at 1707LST 2 miles NW of Orin. Kettle Falls Agrimet recorded an gust 41 at 1730LST. Several reports of downed trees and power lines across Stevens County. A large tree of 7.5 feet diameter was reported in Rice.
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Planned power outage canceled due to extreme heat
Rocky Mountain Power says planned power outages are necessary for maintenance, but concern about the heat caused an outage to be canceled today.
UPDATE: Power is back on in Bountiful after power outage affected at least 5,200
Bountiful City reports that a power outage is affecting at least 5,200 people in the northeast part of the city.
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People who set off fireworks on their property should be aware that the display they enjoy for a few moments could cause a power outage lasting hours, West Penn Power said as a warning of what might happen if safety procedures are not followed. While fireworks and foil balloons are
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Temporary power shutoff planned in parts of Washington Township for system upgrades | TribLIVE.com
Several hundred residents in Washington Township will have their electric power shut off for part of the day on Wednesday so upgrades can be made to West Penn Power’s facilities, utility officials announced. The planned power outage will affect 229 customers in the area of Goldfinch and Mallard drives as
UPDATE: Power restored to Wild Rice Electric customers Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
Temperatures in that area on Tuesday morning were around -20, making it an uncomfortable morning to be without heat.
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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.
Rice, Washington
| City | Rice |
| County | Stevens |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 99167 |
Power off and on since sometime after midnight. Have a generator that runs when power is off.