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Sid Miller: A New Conversation about Texas Water > Texas Department of Agriculture Website > News & Events
Experts tell us we may be in the midst of another drought similar to the one that rocked Texas in the 1950s. Water vulnerability is a real, growing, existential threat to Texas and our future. How do we bring the full power, efficiency, and creativity of the free market to bear on the Texas water crisis?, News & Events
Tropical Storm Nicole moves through Florida
Our live updates keep you up to date on everything going on surrounding Tropical Storm Nicole on Florida's East Coast.
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.
Cypress residents report issues with CenterPoint power outages | khou.com
Last week, CenterPoint blamed buzzards for the power outages. However, this week they told us that problem had been resolved in a statement:
ONCOR reports more than 11,000 customers affected Audacy Logo
The rain is causing some problems across north Texas Friday afternoon. ONCOR is reporting about 11,000 customers are without power because of the storms.
Vehicle knocks out power in Nolanville | Local News | kdhnews.com
Nearly 70 households in Nolanville were without power on Friday due to a vehicle incident.
Q&A: Texas winter grid reliability still not guaranteed | Argus Media
<i>Michael Nasi, an environmental and energy attorney with the Jackson Walker law firm, spoke with Argus about challenges Texas and other midcontinent US energy markets face and how different states are trying to regulate the energy sector to keep utilities' portfolios balanced and power reliable. Nasi also is special counsel to Wyoming's Energy Policy Network, a group that advocates for preserving coal-fired generation.</i>
New report shows weather-related power outages on the rise | kvue.com
The KVUE Defenders tell us why it’s happening and what we can do to slow the amount of blackouts
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.
Substantial loss of life' possible in Florida as Hurricane Ian takes aim at South Carolina | CNN Close icon
Ian's vicious combination of winds, rain and storm surge caused at least a dozen deaths, flooded homes, cut off roadways and left millions of Florida residents without power Thursday as it again intensified into a hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean and barreled toward South Carolina.
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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.
Tell, Texas
| City | Tell |
| County | Childress |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 79259 |
Strong wind blew down power lines.