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Power outage in San Marcos, Texas? Contact your local utility company.
San Marcos Power Outages Caused by Weather
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The San Marcos police department reported power lines down in the city.
Winds from severe thunderstorms blew over trees and blew down power lines between San Marcos and Kyle. Power was knocked out to 5,000 customers for several hours.
Severe thunderstorm winds blew down power lines around the San Marcos, causing power outages for several hours.
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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 Marcos, Texas
| City | San Marcos |
| County | Hays |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 78666, 78667 |
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