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West Chester Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Widespread straight-line winds that produced extensive damage were reported throughout Washington County, associated with a derecho. These winds lasted around an hour in total at any one location, even though the initial line of storms moved out quickly. Damaging straight-line winds continued and were associated with the rear inflow jet. Maximum wind speeds were estimated to be 60 to 80 MPH. These estimates were determined based off damage reports and photos submitted through social media. The duration of strong winds caused extensive damage to some trees, powerlines, crops, and a few structures in their path. The widespread damage also resulted in long duration power outages.
Power poles broken and crop damage reported through KCRG TV.
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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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West Chester, Iowa
| City | West Chester |
| County | Washington |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 52359 |
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