Power Outage in Washington, LA

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Washington Power Outages Caused by Weather

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April 30, 2017 - Thunderstorm Wind

The emergency manager for Saint Landry Parish reported numerous trees and power lines down in Washington.

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March 25, 2010 - Thunderstorm Wind

NWS Storm Survey found severe microburst wind damage along a 2 mile long by 250 yard wide path about 1 mile east of Nuba. A new exit sign on I-49 was blown onto the east service road at the beginning of the path. Twelve large 1 to 3 ton storage buildings, each worth up to $10K, were damaged or destroyed along I-49 at Bay Ridge Road. Debris from the storage buildings was blown up to 100 yards away. Three nearby homes along Bay Ridge Road lost several shingles and a barn received roof damage. Along Highway 743, large tree limbs were blown up to 200 yards away into a pond at a Walmart Distribution Center. Further to the east, a swingset was wrapped around a tree at a home along Highway 743. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down all along the path. Winds were estimated around 90 mph.

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News

Get Through a Blackout Safely and Comfortably With These 11 Steps - CNET

Americans experienced an average of seven hours of power outages in 2021. Prepare for one by following these steps.

Nov 16, 2022

Get Through a Blackout Safely and Comfortably With These 11 Steps - CNET

Americans experienced an average of seven hours of power outages in 2021. Prepare for one by following these steps.

Nov 16, 2022

Ukrainians grapple with power outages as a result of war - Los Angeles Times

Rolling blackouts are increasing across Ukraine as the government rushes to stabilize the energy grid and repair systems damaged by Russian attacks.

Nov 1, 2022

Outages in multiple parishes leave hundreds without power Monday morning

Power outages in Assumption, Ascension, and East Baton Rouge Parish left hundreds without power Monday morning. 

Oct 10, 2022

Summary of impacts and devastation from Hurricane Ian, by the numbers - The Washington Post The Washington Post Comment on this story ArrowRight GiftOutline Loading... Refresh

Ian tied for the fifth-strongest hurricane to make landfall in the United States, causing destruction likely among the worst in the nation’s history.

Oct 4, 2022

Cuba suffers total electrical outage after Hurricane Ian - The Washington Post The Washington Post Comment on this story ArrowRight GiftOutline Loading... Refresh

Work brigades began restoring power early Wednesday after Hurricane Ian knocked the entire country of 11 million offline.

Sep 27, 2022

Snapped power poles possible cause of outage | WGNO.com Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal

WGNO crews went out to survey the outage and a broken power pole and the transformer laying in the street down West Napoleon.

Sep 27, 2022

Power outage shuts down Pleasant Prairie Police phone lines; department looks into future prevention

The Pleasant Prairie Police Department is meeting with village leadership after a power outage shut down the department’s non-emergency lines for several hours Sunday evening, Sept. 25, during a severe

Sep 27, 2022

Puerto Rico's Blackout From Hurricane Fiona Was Preventable | The New Republic The New Republic Apocalypse Soon Apocalypse Soon The New Republic Apocalypse Soon Apocalypse Soon

Hurricane Fiona hit the island as only a Category 1 storm. But thanks to bad management, the electrical grid immediately collapsed.

Sep 20, 2022

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My wife and I are both in our eighties. My wife has a serious lung problem, and is on a nebulizer , and other breathing equipment 4 times or more per day With this hot weather her breathing is seriously compromised. We have no air conditioning due to the power outage, which has now been out for 19 HOURS. WE NEED HElp NOW...PLEASE. ALSO MY NEIGHBORS HAVE POWER,..I DON'T UNDERSTAND. my phone is 586-207-1707

Tony and Barbara DiLorenzo | May 26, 2020  

I'm 75 and on oxygen when is the power coming back on

Earl gorby | March 29, 2020  

Last update said crew was not dispatched yet. This power has been out all day. Can you dispatch someone please I am 70 and sickly Thank you

Charlotte Taylor | February 24, 2019  

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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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Washington, Louisiana

City Washington
County St. Landry
State Louisiana (LA)
Country United States
Zip Codes 70589

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