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May 10, 2004 - Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds downed two power poles near the intersection of State Highway 86 and County Road 125 north of Simla.
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May 10, 2004 - Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds downed power lines and a power pole.
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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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Simla, Colorado
| City | Simla |
| County | Elbert |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 80835 |
A well defined tornado touched down and produced some property damage at a farmstead. The home, barn and nearby outbuildings sustained damage. A power pole was also snapped about 5 feet above the ground.