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The emergency manager of Saint Landry Parish reported numerous trees and power lines down in Sunset.
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The thunderstorm moving through Southwest Louisiana Sunday evening is bringing heavy wind and causing thousands of power outages.
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SHREVEPORT, La. - Following Tuesday night's storms, more than a dozen Caddo Parish schools and all schools in Haughton and Plain Dealing will be closed Wednesday due to power outages.
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Thousands of San Diego Gas & Electric customers were left without power Tuesday as outages hit communities across San Diego County.
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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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Sunset, Louisiana
| City | Sunset |
| County | St. Landry |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 70584 |
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