Power Outage in The Plains, OH

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Buckeye Rural Elec Coop, Inc
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(800) 282-7204
Washington Electric Coop, OH
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(740) 373-2141

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Fires, outages and storms boost US refining margins | S&P Global Commodity Insights

US refining margins ticked up across the nation following a spate of unplanned refining fiascos, the beginning of seasonal turnarounds, and a pick up in Atlantic Basin storm activity which could threa

Sep 26, 2022

Missoula Windstorm Knocks Out Power to Over 2,700 Homes

Crews responded immediately and most of those customers had service by 6:10 p.m.

Sep 7, 2022

Xcel Energy said power restored in downtown Amarillo | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com Open Navigation Close Navigation

Update (4:44 p.m.) Wes Reeves, the senior media relations representative for Xcel Energy, said in a statement that the power for all impacted customers from Friday’s outage has been restored. Update (2:17 p.m.) Officials from Xcel Energy said that a portion of customers impacted by the power outage lost power again at 12:47 p.m. after […]

Aug 12, 2022

US Extreme Heat: Heat in the Pacific Northwest will intensify this week while the Northeast is expected to see relief | CNN Close icon

After searing heat suffocated large swaths of the US this weekend, the next few days are expected to bring more moderate temperatures to areas of the Northeast, while scorching weather in the Pacific Northwest will intensify.

Jul 25, 2022

Six Flags Great Adventure closed during power outage

Hurricane Harbor and Wild Safari are operating as scheduled, according to a Six Flags spokeswoman.

Jul 22, 2022

Iowa's Tuesday storm system was a derecho, weather service says

Weather officials confirmed a derecho struck Iowa Tuesday, following on the heels of August 2020, December 2021 and May 2022 storms.

Jul 6, 2022

After outage, residents at Railyard Flats may be asked to fully vacate apartments | Local News | santafenewmexican.com

The cause of what was determined to be a severe electrical problem remains unidentified, and residents are living in limbo.

Jun 29, 2022

Amid possible blackouts, Illinois lawmakers call for scrapping 'Green New Deal' | Illinois | thecentersquare.com

(The Center Square) – In the wake of an alert warning of possible rolling blackouts this summer, some Illinois lawmakers want to revise the state’s energy policies.

Jun 20, 2022

More Than 100,000 Power Outages, Buildings Damaged After Tornado and High Winds in Central Wisconsin | Weather Underground

Severe weather left a path of damage that included widespread power outages, downed trees and roofs blown off homes.

Jun 16, 2022

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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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The Plains, Ohio

City The Plains
County Athens
State Ohio (OH)
Country United States
Zip Codes 45780

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