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How to Report Power Outage
Power outage in Yale, South Dakota? Contact your local utility company.
Dakota Energy Coop Inc
Report an Outage
(800) 353-8591
Codington-Clark Elec Coop, Inc
Report an Outage
(800) 463-8938
Western Area Power Administration
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(720) 962-7000
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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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Yale, South Dakota
| City | Yale |
| County | Beadle |
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 57386 |
A spotter observed a tornado which developed west of 416th Avenue around 4 miles east-northeast of Yale, and then tracked to the east-northeast. As the tornado crossed 416th Avenue, the tornado snapped four power poles. After approximately another one-third mile across open farmland, the tornado lifted. The estimated maximum wind was 100 mph and the average path width was 40 yards.