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Texas is No. 1 for weather-related power outages TDMN TDMN
Texas leads country for weather-related power outages
Minnesota squirrel causes power outage for more than 9,000 residents | Fox News
Nearly 10,000 people were left without power in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Sunday after a squirrel disrupted a power transmission, according to energy provider Xcel.
MSNBC, CNN give straight news on California grid issues after panning Texas over winter blackout | Fox News
Media outlets that mocked and criticized Texas over the 2021 winter storm that caused crippling blackouts are playing the news straight with California.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport delays flights due to early morning power outage | Fox News
The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport had power outages on Wednesday morning that caused flight delays. The airport lost power before 5 a.m. and lights were back on by 8 a.m.
Farmersville mistakenly warns residents of rotating power outages TDMN TDMN
State energy authorities quickly pushed back Wednesday after officials in a Collin County said they would be instituting rolling power outages in the evening....
Stanford cancels summer classes over power outages experts warn may become more common | Fox News
Stanford University in California canceled classes after a power outage plunged much of the campus into darkness, with operators still unsure when service will be restored.
Texas under threat of rolling blackouts amid heatwave | Fox Business
The Texas power grid is carrying a heavy load amid an ongoing heatwave, sparking concerns that blackouts could be on the way as the heat rises this summer.
Texas power grid operator urges residents to conserve energy as plants go offline | Fox News
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is asking residents of the Lone Star State to conserve power after six power generation facilities tripped offline.
Thousands of Austin residents experience power outage during spring heat wave | Fox Business
Thousands of Austin residents were left without power for several hours over the weekend during a mid-spring heat wave in the latest sign that the Texas' capital is struggling to keep up with surging population growth.
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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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Smiley, Texas
| City | Smiley |
| County | Gonzales |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 78159 |