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Power lines were down in Upton.
Amateur radio operators reported power lines and structural damage in the area.
A NWS Storm Survey team investigated damage in Hardin and Larue Counties in central Kentucky near Upton. The area of damage was located approximately 0.8 miles north of Upton and continued eastward for a third of a mile across U.S. Highway 31W just inside the Larue County line. The damage encompassed an area about 1500 yards wide.||Several hardwood and cedar trees and 12 power poles were knocked over in a west-to-east direction. A tobacco barn was destroyed near the county line along with two other farm barns. Two cows inside one of the barns were killed and one of the barns partially landed on a house. A 4500 pound tractor was also moved 12 feet from west to east.
Power lines were downed.
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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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Sonora, Kentucky
| City | Sonora |
| County | Hardin |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 42776 |
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