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Sunday storms knock out power for thousands downtown, rain expected until early evening TDMN TDMN
A line of storms that moved south through North Texas knocked out power for thousands of people in downtown Dallas late Sunday afternoon. An outage map on...
Travel woes: People walk miles on highway after Austin airport power outage
For many Austin-Bergstrom International Airport travelers, the wait is still not over. There were several flight cancelations and some people cannot get on flights until Thursday.
Nearly all power restored to customers after Dallas-Fort Worth floods, Oncor says TDMN TDMN
A day after thunderstorms brought floods to Dallas-Fort Worth Monday, nearly all power had been restored by Tuesday afternoon. As of 2 p.m., electric utility...
Power outages reported in North Texas as Oncor’s equipment struggles in the heat TDMN TDMN
Several hundred homes and businesses across Dallas-Fort Worth were without power Monday as unseasonably high temperatures but stress on the state’s energy grid.
How companies use rolling blackouts to manage the power grid
Utility companies cut power to one area for a few hours and then another region to prevent widespread outages
Boil water notice issued for Fort Hood following power outage at treatment plant
The notice covers all of South Fort Hood and the Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area.
Ready for the next blackout? Dallas picks 8 sites for fixed generators TDMN icon/ui/info filled TDMN
Dallas emerged from the terrible 2021 winter storm that paralyzed Texas with a new emergency plan. Nearly a year later, we’re closer to having a more reliable...
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...
Power outage is unacceptable, and lawmakers need to act TDMN icon/ui/info filled TDMN
With more than 4 million residents suffering hours without power in the midst of a historic cold snap and pandemic, Texans deserve to know what went wrong and...
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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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Venus, Texas
| City | Venus |
| County | Johnson |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 76084 |
Power poles and trees were knocked down in Venus. The American Red Cross reported than 31 homes sustained minor damage in Venus.