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Waubay Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Ninety mph winds downed trees all over town, damaged some homes, outbuildings, grain bins, overturned and damaged numerous campers, and downed some power lines. There were also a few fires caused by the downed power lines.
Eighty mph winds or higher destroyed a 14 by 40 foot trailer home at Enemy Swim Lake. The four occupants inside were not seriously injured. The winds also damaged the roofs of two other homes, damaged several boat lifts and docks, downed some power lines and poles, damaged the school, and downed many trees and branches.
Eighty mph winds or higher downed several power poles and many trees at Pickeral Lake along with damaging several watercraft.
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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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Waubay, South Dakota
| City | Waubay |
| County | Day |
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 57273 |
Eighty mph winds caused a lot of damage throughout Waubay with trees uprooted and damage to several structures. There were also many power outages.