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Alton to Experience a 4-Hour Scheduled Black-Out Nov. 5thOzark Radio News | Ozark Radio News
Alton, MO. - Howell-Oregon Electric Co-Op issued a press release about a scheduled black-out for the Alton area for maintenance. Read below for more: Sho-Me Power, the wholesale electric provider of Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative, Inc., has scheduled a planned power outage for the Alton Substation beginning at 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5, lasting for approximately 4 hours. Members in the Alton area will be without power during the planned outage for maintenance purposes.If this outage lasts longer than the estimated time, information will be posted on the Howell-Oregon Facebook page. Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative (HOEC), headquartered in West Plains, Missouri, delivers cost-efficient, reliable electricity to approximately 25,000 meters in south-central Missouri across six counties: Douglas, Ozark, Texas, Shannon, Howell and Oregon. That equates to 4,903 miles of line. More information about HOEC can be found at www.hoecoop.org.
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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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West Alton, Missouri
| City | West Alton |
| County | St. Charles |
| State | Missouri (MO) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 63386 |
A wide swath of damaging winds moved across the eastern half of St. Charles County. There were numerous reports of large trees, tree branches and power lines blown down. In Portage Des Sioux at two local marinas on the Mississippi River, several boats were cast into the main channel. Also, a dock was flipped over as well as a pickup truck. Near West Alton, a wooden barn was flattened and several large trees blown down. Winds were estimated between 60 and 80 MPH in the Portage Des Sioux area.