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Power outage in Tonto Basin, Arizona? Contact your local utility company.
San Carlos Irrigation Project Utilities
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(520) 723-6215
Western Area Power Administration
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(720) 962-7000
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Tonto National Forest lifts Stage 1 Fire Restrictions | Arizona Emergency information Network
Jul 21, 2022
Parents of children killed in Tonto Basin flooding avoid prison time; judge sentences both to probation
Lacey Rawlings has pleaded guilty to seven counts of child abuse. Both she and Daniel Rawlings were not sentenced to prison for an incident that led to the deaths of three children.
Jan 27, 2022
Power outage in Pine Saturday morning | Local News | paysonroundup.com
A snapped power line left most of Pine without power from about 9:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 8. A resident saw a power line dangling over the
Jan 11, 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.
Tonto Basin, Arizona
| City | Tonto Basin |
| County | Gila |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 85553 |
A very strong storm moved through the town of Hyder, in far eastern Yuma county north of Interstate-8. The storm produced estimated wind gusts around 50-60 mph. A RAWS station 10-15 miles to the east measured a wind gust of 53 mph at 8:52 PM MST. The thunderstorm winds knocked over 63 power poles along Palomas road between Ave 64E and Agua Caliente Rd, as reported by the Yuma County Sheriff and confirmed by APS electric. APS also reported 300 customers lost power during th height of the storm.