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Power outages, long lines seen in Texas on Election Day
Long lines at some of Texas' largest universities, power outages in San Antonio, and reports of broken machines have been seen on Election Day Texas.
At least two EF-3 tornadoes confirmed during deadly tornado outbreak in central US
Cleanup efforts and storm surveys will continue after severe thunderstorms spawned several powerful tornadoes in Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas on Friday.
Democrat Beto O'Rourke takes his shot with Texas voters again - CBS News
O'Rouke has been driving throughout the state, trying to build a coalition similar to the one he had in 2018, when he narrowly lost to Ted Cruz. But this is 2022.
Tornadoes touch down, severe thunderstorms drench North Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas
Tornadoes touched down in Texas on Friday as the region faced severe weather leaving many residents without power.
Tornado confirmed in Jarrell, where fire station, homes damaged
Around 9:35 p.m. Monday, the National Weather Service received reports of possible tornado damage in the southbound lanes of Interstate 35 in Jarrell.
Most Floridians got power back quickly after Ian. But for some the wait has just begun. - The Washington Post Comment on this story GiftOutline Loading... Loading...
Two weeks after Hurricane Ian, Florida utility operators report only a few thousand customers remain without power. Hard-hit areas like Fort Myers Beach will nonetheless be tough to repair.
City Council adopts Austin Energy pass-through rates effective Nov. 1, spreads cost recovery over three years to reduce impact to ratepayers
To help meet rising costs in the electric industry while reducing the impact to customers’ bills, Austin City Council approved new pass-through rates for Austin Energy’s Power Supply Adjustment (PSA) and Regulatory Charge.
Raccoons cause 2 different power outages in Texas
One racoon had made its way into a substation transformer, causing an outage Monday night that left residents in Seguin, population 30,000 in the dark.
Hurricane Ian: When the power grid goes out, could solar and batteries power your home? | University of California University of California
A study of real-world disasters shows how home solar and storage could keep the lights on and the air conditioner running during many outages, if not all.
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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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Star, Texas
| City | Star |
| County | Mills |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 76880 |