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Several power poles were blown down in Yorktown.
An EF1 tornado touched down about 4.5 miles west of Star City and tracked to the northeast. According to the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management, six mobile homes were destroyed, one mobile home suffered major damage, and four houses had minor damage. In addition, several barns and outbuildings were destroyed, hundreds of trees were uprooted or snapped off, and power lines were knocked down. The majority of the damage was close to the Feenyville community. One man was injured when his mobile home was flipped upside down while he was inside. Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe declared Lincoln County a state disaster area.
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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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Yorktown, Arkansas
| City | Yorktown |
| County | Lincoln |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 71678 |
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