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Strong winds cause damage, outages across Anchorage Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
This warm weather comes after an already historic month of rain and snow records. There were strong wind gusts Monday night knocking down trees and leaving homes without power.
Feb 22, 2022
Power largely restored in Anchorage after wind causes outages across Southcentral Alaska Facebook Icon Twitter Icon Instagram Icon YouTube icon Pinterest
Blown trees in transmission lines cut out power to about 4,100 people around Anchorage, according to utility officials.
Aug 17, 2019
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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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Tyonek, Alaska
City | Tyonek |
County | Kenai Peninsula |
State | Alaska (AK) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 99682 |