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Strong winds hit Southcentral Alaska, lead to power outages Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
Chugach Electric Association reported just over 2,800 people were without power at 11 a.m., a number that grew to just over 4,000 around noon.
South Dakota power companies hopeful rolling blackouts won't be needed
A warmer than normal summer is leading to warnings about the potential for controlled outages throughout the Midwest.
Power restored after widespread outage hits Anchorage residents Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
Over 10,000 customers of Chugach Electric Association were without power Wednesday evening. Power has now been restored.
Strong winds cause damage, outages across Anchorage Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
This warm weather comes after an already historic month of rain and snow records. There were strong wind gusts Monday night knocking down trees and leaving homes without power.
Storm blasts Southcentral Alaska with wind gusts over 100 mph Facebook Icon Twitter Icon Instagram Icon YouTube icon Pinterest
The weather service reported a peak gust of 133 mph on Sunburst mountain on the western Kenai Peninsula.
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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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Whittier, Alaska
| City | Whittier |
| County | Valdez-Cordova |
| State | Alaska (AK) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 99693 |
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