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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
Squirrel causes brief power outage for 9,500 customers in Minneapolis
An Xcel Energy spokesperson said the outage lasted 42 minutes.
More severe storms expected Sunday night after Saturday storms caused power outages, damage - KSTP.com Eyewitness News
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS meteorologist Jonathan Yuhas warns more severe weather is expected to move across the state Sunday night after Saturday night storms hit the metro and beyond, including those attending the Minnesota State Fair.
Severe weather cancels grandstand show, leads to power outages in metro
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Sussex County and Morris County power outage after I-80 accident
80,000 customers were knocked out before crews started re-routing power to substations in Morris and Sussex counties.
Turkey vulture causes southeast Minnesota power outage
About 1,300 people in the Chatfield area were affected.
Storm packs a punch - The Timberjay
Power outages reported in parts of Plano; here's a resource to check if your home, business is affected | Plano Star Courier | starlocalmedia.com
Power outages were reported in parts of the city of Plano on Monday afternoon.
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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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Welcome, Minnesota
| City | Welcome |
| County | Martin |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 56181 |