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Thunderstorm winds caused widespread tree and power line damage in Sanborn. Large trees were blown down or uprooted, and numerous large branches were blown down. Tree debris block several roads. Some homes were damaged by falling trees and tree debris. Power lines and poles were blown down, including two large transmission line towers. A power outage resulted from the damage. The winds also caused an unknown amount of damage to area crops, especially corn.
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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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Sanborn, Iowa
| City | Sanborn |
| County | O'Brien |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 51248 |
Thunderstorm winds snapped numerous power poles, and downed a 3 foot diameter tree as well as many 2 to 4 inch diameter branches. Power was knocked out for several hours when falling tree limbs took down powerlines.