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August 3, 2008 - Thunderstorm Wind
One-hundred mph winds downed six power poles and caused considerable damage to sunflowers, corn, wheat, and beans. Also, an empty grain bin was blown over and damaged. Numerous trees were snapped off.
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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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Selby, South Dakota
| City | Selby |
| County | Walworth |
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 57472 |
One-hundred mph winds downed six power poles and caused considerable damage to sunflowers, corn, wheat, and beans. Also, an empty grain bin was blown over and damaged. Numerous trees were snapped off.