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Rural residents in southern Ward County hunkered down for the long haul as they entered the fourth day of a power outage Tuesday afternoon. Dwayne Brandt of
Major power outages remain in western North Dakota after blizzard wreaks 'unprecedented' damage - InForum | Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo news, weather and sports
Some rural areas likely won't have their power restored for days due to the "unprecedented" level of damage to electrical infrastructure and the difficulty of accessing the downed poles and lines, said Montana-Dakota Utilities spokesman Mark Hanson.
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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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Ryder, North Dakota
| City | Ryder |
| County | Ward |
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 58779 |