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Tree limbs were blown down on power lines.
A large tree limb and a power line were blown down in Jackson Township. Other large tree limbs were blown down in parts of Porter County.
Two trees were blown down onto power lines.
Powerlines were blown down across portions of Valparaiso.
On the east side of Valparaiso, numerous power poles were snapped and trees were blown down. County Road 600N was closed between 300E and 400E due to several high tension poles and power lines down across the road.
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AES Indiana, customers at odds over $41M in costs incurred while power plant was down - The Indiana Lawyer
No one is disputing the fact that AES Indiana’s newest power plant, Eagle Valley in Martinsville, conked out twice last year and stayed out of service for 11 months while dozens of experts tried to fix it. But now plenty of people are arguing over who was at fault—and who should pay.
Semi-truck hits wires, causes power outage | WOODTV.com Open Navigation Close Navigation
About 1,100 Consumers Energy customers in northern Grand Rapids and Plainfield Township lost power Tuesday morning after a semi-truck hit some power lines, authorities say.
3 GRPS schools dismissed early due to power outages | WOODTV.com Open Navigation Close Navigation
Students were dismissed early from three Grand Rapids Public Schools buildings due to power outages Wednesday.
Squirrels: How often do they cause power outages? | WOODTV.com Open Navigation Close Navigation
More than 10,000 Virginians lost power Wednesday in Virginia Beach after a squirrel got into a substation.
UPDATE: Thousands remain without power after storms hit Northwest Indiana
NIPSCO said it could yet not estimate when power might be restored but that it was tracking developing weather patterns.
UPDATE: NIPSCO working to restore power to nearly 18,000 residents across Region
NIPSCO said an estimate on when power will be restored cannot be determined at this time but the company is tracking developing weather patterns and has crews prepared to respond.
Power outages remain after storms sweep across West Michigan | WOODTV.com Open Navigation Close Navigation
Strong storms moved across West Michigan Wednesday afternoon into the evening.
Crews work to restore power to about 50K customers | WOODTV.com Open Navigation Close Navigation
Severe thunderstorms rolling into West Michigan Saturday night caused power outages in the Muskegon area.
Storm damage minimal after Monday’s severe storm – Chicago Tribune
A severe thunderstorm that moved southeast through Northwest Indiana Monday night, leaving a trail of wind damage with some downed trees and thousands of NIPSCO customers without power on Tuesday.
Consumers Energy: No rolling blackouts this summer | WOODTV.com Open Navigation Close Navigation
Michigan residents won't have rolling power outages this summer, Consumers Energy says.
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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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Valparaiso, Indiana
| City | Valparaiso |
| County | Porter |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 46383, 46384, 46385 |
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