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Shenandoah Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Thunderstorm wind gusts around 60 mph caused some tree damage and downed a few power lines in town.
Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 60 to 65 mph uprooted and damaged large trees which knocked down power lines and damaged a house in the area.
Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 70 mph caused roof damage to a local Walmart and several other buildings in town, and also downed a few trees and power lines.
Thunderstorm wind gusts downed power lines in town.
News
Vandalism, suspected wire theft at MidAmerican substation results in brief power outage | News | kmaland.com
(Clarinda) -- Clarinda residents were among those who lost power last night due to what MidAmerican Energy officials say was a case of vandalism at one of its substations.
Iowa declares disasters in 49 counties in wake of storms, tornadoes
There were 118 severe thunderstorm and 71 tornado warnings across Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa Wednesday night.
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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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Shenandoah, Iowa
| City | Shenandoah |
| County | Page |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 51601, 51603 |
KMA radio station in Shenandoah reported a 54 mph wind gust and a downed power line.