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Hit-and-run causes outage for over 1,700 in Kalispell area | ABC Fox Kalispell | montanarightnow.com
KALISPELL, Mont. - A high-voltage Padmount switch was hit in Kalispell Saturday night, causing a power outage to many in the area.
Bigfork outage leaves over 8,000 members without power | KECI
Over 8,000 Flathead Electric members were without power after a car crashed into a powerline at 3 a. m. Friday morning. Officials say even though the car caused the outage, the frigid cold and weather plays a big part. This is the second outage this month cause by colder weather. A previous outage was just a few days ago, which left 6,000 members in Whitefish without power.
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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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Saint Ignatius, Montana
| City | Saint Ignatius |
| County | Lake |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 59865 |
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