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Washburn Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Tornado originated in Burleigh county before moving into southeast McLean county. The tornado skipped across the country side damaging several power poles.
News
Blizzard blasts Bismarck snowfall record; Mandan totals reach 2 feet
The blizzard that hit Bismarck on Thursday smashed the city's snowfall record for the date and came just shy of being an all-time historic storm.
Blizzard roars into North Dakota; I-94 pileup causes multiple injuries
The first blizzard of the season blasted into North Dakota on Thursday, dumping more than a foot of snow in some places including Bismarck-Mandan, restricting travel across the state and
Could North Dakota Blizzard Be ‘Storm of the Century?’
No travel was advised in the southwest and south central regions of North Dakota, including Burleigh and Morton counties, and authorities closed I-94 from the Montana border to Jamestown late in the afternoon, along with U.S. Highway 52.
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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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Washburn, North Dakota
| City | Washburn |
| County | McLean |
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 58577 |
Multiple trees and power lines were down.