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Riverton Power Outages Caused by Weather
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May 18, 2019 - Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell on a power line knocking it down 1 mile east of Riverton.
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Powerful Storms Knock Out Power to Thousands in Binghamton Area loading...
Several thousand Broome County NYSEG customers, including Walmart and other big retailers in Vestal, lost electric service in the aftermath of strong thunderstorms.
Jun 1, 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.
Riverton, Kansas
| City | Riverton |
| County | Cherokee |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 66770 |
Heard a big boom, then the power went off. Majestic cove area. What is going on?
What is going on and when does this end? How come there is no information?
We are experiencing a power outage ( neighborhood wide ) 8