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Puerto Rico's power grid struggled ahead of Hurricane Fiona blackout - The Washington Post The Washington Post Comment on this story ArrowRight GiftOutline Loading... Refresh
Puerto Rico's power grid faced issues even before Hurricane Fiona made landfall and caused blackouts across the island.
Texans suffer more power outages than people in any other state
Blackouts have become more frequent amid increasingly extreme weather in recent years.
Odessa water outage underscores Texas’ aging water infrastructure problem | The Texas Tribune Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator
Texas had 3,866 water boil notices in 2021, the most in the last decade. Aging water systems threaten water supply and quality — and for many small towns across the state, they won’t be cheap to repair.
Texans see skyrocketing energy bills as state exports more natural gas | The Texas Tribune Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator
The cost of electricity in Texas is tightly tied to the price of natural gas, which has more than doubled since Russia invaded Ukraine in late February.
Odessa water line break leaves residents without water for nearly 48 hours | The Texas Tribune Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator
The outage left about 165,000 people without water in Odessa and some surrounding areas. It has been attributed to a main line break in the city’s aging water system and comes amid a dayslong heat wave.
Winds whip region; Scores of poles snapped, wires down Open Navigation Close Navigation
Wednesday's windy weather continues to cause region-wide issues, with power outages from Las Cruces to the Lower Valley, and downed power lines across the area.
As Texas faces another winter storm, can it prevent a ‘failure on all fronts’? | Texas | The Guardian
The state’s capacity to handle the challenges of more severe weather will be tested yet again as the climate crisis intensifies
Texas could repeat its electricity crisis if extreme weather hits this winter | CNN Close icon
Several regions of the United States are at risk of widespread power outages if extreme weather hits this winter, according to an assessment by the non-profit North American Reliability Corporation.
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While progress has been made in restoring power to Texas following severe winter weather, millions were under boil water advisories and the crisis was not over.
Texas power outages: Grid was 'minutes' from failing, lawmaker says | CNN Close icon
A winter storm and lengthy cold snap have crippled power facilities in Texas and caused about 2.3 million outages as of Wednesday evening, leaving residents in the cold and dark for several days.
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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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San Elizario, Texas
| City | San Elizario |
| County | El Paso |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 79849 |