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Wallace Power Outages Caused by Weather
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As the line of storms moved over the town of Wallace, eight power poles were knocked down near the For Wallace Post Cemetery.
Newspaper reported strong winds which downed power poles and overturned pivots. A semi was also reported as being moved 60 feet and two combines were moved 30 feet.
Tornado described as a thin rope and nearly stationary. Tornado occurred mostly over open fields but crossed near intersection of Road G and Road 26 in extreme eastern Wallace county. Tree limb debris was caught in power lines at this location.
Fifteen empty rail cars overturned. Power lines down, grain bins overturned, significant damage to mobile home.
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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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Wallace, Kansas
City | Wallace |
County | Wallace |
State | Kansas (KS) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 67761 |
Three power poles reported down.