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High straight line winds associated with a forward flank down draft downed many power lines near the intersection of farm roads 112 and 125.
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UPDATE: CU says the power outage should be resolved. SPRINGFIELD, Mo.- Several hundred people in southwest Springfield into Republic are without power Monday morning. According to the City Utilities outage map, there is a giant area around Sunshine Street and James River Freeway. Another area impacted is W. Republic Road and State Highway FF. Republic […]
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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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Strafford, Missouri
| City | Strafford |
| County | Greene |
| State | Missouri (MO) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 65757 |
Sixty to 90 mph winds caused widespread tree, power pole, and structural damage across much of Greene County. Major roof damage to schools included Willard North Elementary, Fair Grove High School, Ash Grove High School, Bois D' Arc Elementary, and Glendale High School. Four students were injured at Fair Grove High School as debris fell into the school while the roof was peeling off. Portions of the elementary and middle school were completely destroyed, along with some light poles on the baseball field. The Ebenezer fire station and fire trucks sustained major damage. Several billboards west of Springfield along Interstate 44 were destroyed. The Sam's Club on Highway 65 and Sunshine had a temporary wall that was peeled off of the building. The Willard High School baseball field had major damage to the press box and dugouts. At Fellows Lake, the marina was broken into three pieces, and jammed the boat docks up onto the boat ramp. Thousands of residences across Greene County lost power up to three days.