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Over 2,100 Idaho Power customers in Pocatello area without electricity after power line issue ignites brush fire | Freeaccess | idahostatejournal.com
POCATELLO — A power line issue caused a brush fire and large-scale power outage in the Pocatello area on Monday afternoon.
Jul 11, 2022
Winter storms leave wrecks, power outage and freeway closure in their wake across East Idaho | Freeaccess | idahostatejournal.com
The winter storms that are forecast to barrel through East Idaho all week have already caused several wrecks, a widespread power outage as well as a lengthy freeway closure.
Apr 12, 2022
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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.
Ririe, Idaho
| City | Ririe |
| County | Jefferson |
| State | Idaho (ID) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 83443 |
High flows on the Snake River flooded over 1,100 acres of cropland. The Menan Buttes Public Access boat ramp and a recreational day use area and boat ramp adjacent to Highway 48 remained flooded. A power line which under the river near Lorenzo was unburied and snapped due to the high flows.