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Equipment Failure Gets Blame For Rock Valley Power Outage That Leaves Thousands Without Power – KIWARadio.com
FATAL ACCIDENT IN SIOUX COUNTY - KSCJ 1360
Sussex County and Morris County power outage after I-80 accident
80,000 customers were knocked out before crews started re-routing power to substations in Morris and Sussex counties.
PHOTOS: Thunderstorm downs trees, causes outages in Kankakee | Local News | daily-journal.com
Thunderstorms swept through Kankakee early Wednesday afternoon and caused power outages in downtown Kankakee. High speed winds brought down trees on city streets.
Six Flags Great Adventure closed during power outage
Hurricane Harbor and Wild Safari are operating as scheduled, according to a Six Flags spokeswoman.
EF1 tornado reported Wednesday in Outagamie County near Seymour
Severe weather tore across a large area of Wisconsin on Wednesday, including most or all of the state's largest population centers.
A sobering report': Grid monitor warns of blackouts amid growing demand, shrinking supply
Other industry experts say the situation is not as dire as it seems and note that Wisconsin, along with Minnesota and Iowa, have capacity to spare.
Power being restored in Sioux County, IA Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
The sheriff’s office says the power outages are causing stoplights throughout the northwest Iowa county to malfunction.
Iowa declares disasters in 49 counties in wake of storms, tornadoes
There were 118 severe thunderstorm and 71 tornado warnings across Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa Wednesday night.
Wisconsin weather live updates: Thousands still face power outages
Strong winds are expected to last throughout the day Thursday before subsiding at night, according to the National Weather Service.
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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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Rock Valley, Iowa
City | Rock Valley |
County | Sioux |
State | Iowa (IA) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 51247 |