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911 landline outage repaired in western North Dakota - InForum | Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo news, weather and sports
Landline 911 calls now appear to be operational.
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Burgum announces help available for eligible renters and homeowners affected by extended power outages | North Dakota Office of the Governor
Gov. Doug Burgum announced that help is available through the North Dakota Department of Human Services for qualifying renters and homeowners impacted by the extended power outage in northwest North Dakota following the April 22-23 blizzard and ice storm.
Burgum surveys spring storm damage, meets with residents in northwest ND affected by power outages | North Dakota Office of the Governor
Gov. Doug Burgum met with local officials, residents and ranchers in Crosby and other parts of Divide County in far northwest North Dakota to survey infrastructure damage from last weekend’s severe spring storm and discuss how the state can help the area recover from widespread power outages.
Weekend storm brings power outages to northwest North Dakota | Prairie Public Broadcasting
Two power companies suffer losses of power lines and poles due to the storm.
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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.
Thompson, North Dakota
| City | Thompson |
| County | Grand Forks |
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 58278 |
Two trees, one 25 inches in diameter and the other 30 inches in diameter, were snapped in a yard. Power lines were also knocked down in Thompson.