Power Outage in Watkins, CO

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Ameren Illinois
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Watkins Power Outages Caused by Weather

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June 20, 2001 - Hail

Large hail, damaging winds and very heavy rain pummeled a mobile home park in Watkins. In the park, 52 mobile homes, 14 recreational vehicles, 3 homes and a commercial building were damaged. Siding was riddled with holes and windows were broken. Vehicles sustained extensive body damage and the car windows were shattered. A handful of people were treated for minor cuts and bruises. Strong winds also flipped a tractor trailer along Interstate 70 near Watkins. At least 30 private planes at Front Range Airport were totalled. The radome protecting the National Weather Service doppler radar, which was tracking the storm, also sustained damage. The storm caused power outages which affected about 1,200 residents. Excluding the damage done at Denver International Airport, damage estimates totalled $49 million, making it the costliest storm in the last 3 years, and 10th costliest since 1984.

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Utilities Gear Up for Ian Power Outages | Daily Business Review

Florida’s two largest electric utilities have some 22000 workers ready to address anticipated power outages as massive Hurricane Ian takes aim…

Sep 26, 2022

Thousands without power across Tri-State after Monday night storms Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn

Crews are responding to multiple storm damage incidents in multiple counties including Vanderburgh, Warrick and Gibson counties.

Aug 1, 2022

Unprecedented Heat And Stressed Grids Make Dangerous Power Outages Increasingly Likely | HuffPost Impact

Power grids are dangerously strained, and resulting blackouts could take a deadly toll.

Jul 26, 2022

Cox reports outage in Las Vegas Valley | Las Vegas Review-Journal

A power surge caused widespread Cox internet outages in Las Vegas Friday morning after construction equipment hit a power line.

Mar 25, 2022

POWER OUTAGES: Here is an interactive map to see if your area is affected | Plano Star Courier | starlocalmedia.com

With this latest winter storm dropping a coat of ice and sleet on North Texas overnight, power outages are always a concern. Stay up to date with the Oncor map

Feb 3, 2022

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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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Watkins, Colorado

City Watkins
County Adams
State Colorado (CO)
Country United States
Zip Codes 80137

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