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Western Coop Electric Assn Inc
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(800) 456-6720
Rolling Hills Electric Coop
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(785) 534-1601
Woodston Power Outages Caused by Weather
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September 4, 2012 - Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gusts estimated near 70 mph damaged around 40 power poles, resulting in the loss of power in town, and blew 15 to 20 hay bales across a road.
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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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Woodston, Kansas
City | Woodston |
County | Rooks |
State | Kansas (KS) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 67675 |
Damaging winds as high as 75 MPH raced across Rooks County. Measured wind gusts included 75 MPH at 7:37 PM CDT by a mesonet site located 5 miles south-southwest of Stockton, 73 MPH at 7:44 PM CDT by a mesonet site located 8 miles north-northeast of Codell, and 70 MPH at 7:37 PM CDT by a mesonet site located 1 mile south-southwest of Damar. Power poles were knocked down in both Stockton and Zurich, and tree limbs of 6 to 8 inches in diameter were downed in Plainville.