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Damaging winds downed power lines onto LA State Highway 447 near Walker.
Baton Rouge media reported trees down on powerlines. Time estimated based on radar.
Widespread tree and power line damage due to thunderstorm winds was observed across Livingston Parish. Some of the worst daamge was along State Highway 1020 where power lines and trees blocked the road. Also, more concentrated tree and power line damage was reported along Highway 447 south of Interstate 12 and along Hood Road south of Walker.
Several trees and power lines were blown down.
Numerous trees, power lines, utility poles, and billboard signs were blown down. A seven year old boy was injured by flying debris and a woman was trapped in a car when a utility pole was blown down and live wires fell on the vehicle. One tree destroyed a car that it fell on and damaged the roof of a house.
News
La Palma police blotter, October 6 to October 14, 2022 - Orange County Breeze
La Palma police blotter featuring incidents reported by the Police Department in the City of La Palma, between Oct. 6 and Oct. 14, 2022.
Hurricanes Ian and Ida hammered two states' electric grids. The stories diverged from there. | Hurricane Center | nola.com
Hurricane Ian hit Florida’s western shores with intensity and wind speeds similar to those packed by Hurricane Ida when it slammed into Louisiana last year.
Lakeland Electric, Spectrum Crews Working on Full Restoration; RP Funding Center Roof Damaged - LkldNow
Rolling blackouts in R.I. this winter? Clean energy advocates say they’ve heard these warnings before. - The Boston Globe email Email to a Friend Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Print this Article View Comments Email to a Friend Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Print this Article View Comments
ISO New England, which manages the power grid, says a shortage of natural gas could require controlled power outages across the region during prolonged cold weather this winter.
Climate change is causing a massive jump in power outages in Louisiana, report says | Environment | nola.com
New report says aging electrical grid isn't keeping up with stronger storms, floods.
Power mainly restored in 7th Ward and Treme after outage, Entergy says | News | nola.com
The outage includes part of Esplanade and St. Bernard avenues.
Minnesota squirrel causes power outage for more than 9,000 residents | Fox News
Nearly 10,000 people were left without power in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Sunday after a squirrel disrupted a power transmission, according to energy provider Xcel.
Thousands lose power in Sonoma County outages
Electricity is fully restored after thousands of homes and businesses in the Healdsburg, Rohnert Park, Santa Rosa and Windsor areas lost power in two major outages Monday morning.
Opinion: How about a planned power outage at Petco Park when Flex Alert is issued? - The San Diego Union-Tribune
All that power could be better used elsewhere
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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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Walker, Louisiana
| City | Walker |
| County | Livingston |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 70785 |
Use oxygen as needed for breathing no power @ 12523 Jeremy Ct. Walker.
I use a breathing machine to sleep and need power is anyone responding to the outage at 26180?