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Power outage at Austin airport leads to flight delays Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
An early morning power outage Wednesday at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport caused flight delays that continued even after electricity was restored.
Austin medical registry assisting vulnerable residents during power outages | KXAN Austin Open Navigation Close Navigation
Austin Energy's medically vulnerable registry services 375 customers in Austin with a qualifying medical condition that requires life support equipment, such as a feeding pump or dialysis machine.
Power outages reported in parts of Plano; here's a resource to check if your home, business is affected | Plano Star Courier | starlocalmedia.com
Power outages were reported in parts of the city of Plano on Monday afternoon.
Why 3,600 Austin Energy customers were without power Saturday | KXAN Austin Open Navigation Close Navigation
Austin Energy attributed the outage to "heat-related demand surge and ongoing construction on a new substation." The outage was not the result of a mandate issued by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, AE added.
Power plant fire: Coal unit catches fire at NRG's W.A. Parish Generating Station in Fort Bend County - ABC13 Houston
A coal unit caught on fire on the roof at NRG's W.A. Parish Generating Station at 2500 Yu Jones Road near Smithers Lake at about 11:40 p.m. Sunday.
Planned power outage in Union WV Open Navigation Close Navigation
UNION, WV (WVNS) – On Thursday, March 10, 2022, there will be a planned power outage to upgrade Monroe Power facilities in Monroe County. The outage will affect all customers in the areas of Union, Gap Mills, and Zenith. Anyone in the area will experience a service interruption from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. […]
Here's how rooftop solar could have prevented 2021's Texas big freeze power outage
New research finds that rooftop solar could have supplied more than enough electricity on all but two days in last year's Texas freeze.
POWER OUTAGES: Here is an interactive map to see if your area is affected | Plano Star Courier | starlocalmedia.com
With this latest winter storm dropping a coat of ice and sleet on North Texas overnight, power outages are always a concern. Stay up to date with the Oncor map
ERCOT report confirms gas- and coal-fired plant outages played big role in June grid woes TDMN TDMN
Information about which power plants had unplanned outages in June that rattled public confidence in the Texas power grid was released Wednesday by the...
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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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Thompsons, Texas
| City | Thompsons |
| County | Fort Bend |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 77481 |
Numerous trees and power lines down in the Sienna Plantation.