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Tama Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Trees and power lines were down in Tama and Toledo.
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Severe weather in Des Moines causes power outages affecting thousands
More than 5,000 MidAmerican Energy customers in Des Moines lost power because of thunderstorms Sunday night.
POWER OUTAGES: Power restored to most of KWWL viewing area | Top Stories | kwwl.com
(KWWL) - Power outages are being restored across the state following strong winds and severe weather Wednesday night. There are still significant outages in north and central Iowa counties.
Iowa storm updates: Latest on power outages, cleanup in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City areas, Aug. 12 | The Gazette
Here are the latest updates on storm cleanup, power outages and more in the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City areas …
Iowa derecho: Cedar Rapids power outage still affecting thousands
Emergency crews were struggling with downed trees as almost 40,000 Linn County residents were still without power.
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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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Tama, Iowa
City | Tama |
County | Tama |
State | Iowa (IA) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 52339 |
A large tree branch was down on a power line at the Meskwaki Settlement.