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June 18, 2014 - Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree limbs were blown down with parts of the city without power.
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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.
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- 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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Whittemore, Iowa
| City | Whittemore |
| County | Kossuth |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 50598 |
Numerous downed trees some up to 18 inches in diameter across the county, some buildings damaged and numerous power lines down. A railroad crossing arm was snapped off and a garage was destroyed in Whittemore, some outbuildings and a house were damaged near town as well. Agricultural impacts as well with machinery blown over, bent up and also seed loss.