Power Outage in Skidmore, TX

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AEP Texas
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San Patricio Electric Coop Inc
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Karnes Electric Cooperative Inc
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Skidmore Power Outages Caused by Weather

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April 14, 2015 - Thunderstorm Wind

Winds blew power poles down along a long stretch of Highway 359 between Tynan and Skidmore. Power poles and power lines were on the west bound lanes causing a road closure.

Tynan - Skidmore
March 26, 2009 - Thunderstorm Wind

A supercell moved southeast across Live Oak County into Bee County. This storm produced a 5 to 10 mile swath of damage mainly due to high winds. A couple of semi-trucks were turned over along Interstate 37. Several power poles were snapped or leaned over along with highway signs being blown over and business signs blown out. Medium to large tree branches were snapped in some areas along the path. Damage to cables on cell phone towers was also observed. The winds were estimated to be 60 to 70 mph with gusts as high as 80 mph.

Olmos - Skidmore

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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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Skidmore, Texas

City Skidmore
County Bee
State Texas (TX)
Country United States
Zip Codes 78389

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