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No school for Carbondale Middle School Monday due to power outage | PostIndependent.com
There will be no classes today for Carbondale Middle School students, due to an ongoing power outage at the building, Roaring Fork School District officials said early Monday. The power outage was discovered on Sunday....
Jet stream-induced winds cause West Glenwood power outages | PostIndependent.com
A jet stream hovering over Colorado has caused breezy days throughout Garfield County, but winds could calm down by Thursday, a National Weather Service spokesperson said.
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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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Silt, Colorado
City | Silt |
County | Garfield |
State | Colorado (CO) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 81652 |