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Willshire Power Outages Caused by Weather
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August 26, 2003 - Thunderstorm Wind
Power line reported down in the area.
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July 29, 2002 - Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency management reported power lines down in Willshire.
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July 29, 2002 - Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency management reported power lines down in Van Wert.
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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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Willshire, Ohio
| City | Willshire |
| County | Van Wert |
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 45898 |
Widespread trees and power lines down. All roads closed in town due to being blocked by downed trees and power lines. Numerous homes and barns sustained structural damage, both from wind, and from falling trees. A grain elevator sustained significant damage, and the village's communication system was destroyed.