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Weskan Power Outages Caused by Weather
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May 23, 2010 - Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines down 5.5 miles north of Weskan. A cottonwood tree was also blown down.
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September 5, 2005 - Thunderstorm Wind
Nine power poles down 1 mile south and 2 east of Weskan. Numerous large tree branches down. 4.30 inches of rain resulted in nuisance flooding.
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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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Weskan, Kansas
| City | Weskan |
| County | Wallace |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 67762 |
Significant swath of wind damage continued into Wallace County from Cheyenne County Colorado. Around and south of Weskan, damage consisted of numerous irrigation pivots overturned, several snapped trees, and numerous snapped power poles.