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Raccoon to blame for power outage at Texas school, parents say Open Navigation Close Navigation
Parents lined up outside Dobie Middle School in northeast Austin on Tuesday after the campus lost power.
Austin airport outage: Who should've managed traffic during power outage? Open Navigation Close Navigation
Exits to the airport were closed, and passengers could be seen on traffic cameras leaving their rides on the highway and walking to the airport, suitcases in tow.
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Electric service to one of downtown Binghamton's tallest buildings was knocked out following a reported transformer explosion.
San Marcos to launch electric outage map | KXAN Austin Open Navigation Close Navigation
The Outage Management System (OMS) will be launched on Sept. 9. Through it, customers can view an outage map, check estimated restoration times, report outages, and receive outage alerts.
As Austin breaks heat records, one group prepares for the worst | KXAN Austin Open Navigation Close Navigation
Monday's high of 109? made the top-10 list for hottest days ever, coming in at No. 8.
Texas power outages: The difference between local outages and ERCOT blackouts Open Navigation Close Navigation
As triple-digit heat continues this month, ERCOT has already broken the all-time record for peak summer demand twice. Still, the state's power grid operator remains confident it will have enough power to meet demand this summer. That doesn't guarantee your lights will stay on, though, it just means the state doesn't expect rolling blackouts.
POWER OUTAGES: Tornadoes, severe weather shuts off power in Central Texas | KXAN Austin Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Details Close Details
People should be careful around downed power lines as they may still be live. An ERCOT spokesperson also told KXAN there is likely damage to gas meters and lines as well as a result of this storm. If you smell gas, leave immediately and call 911.
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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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Underwood, Washington
| City | Underwood |
| County | Skamania |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 98651 |