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Click Here We have integrated our outage maps so members can see actual locations and numbers of people out of power at any given time. More detailed maps will be designed as soon as possible.
July 28: A large transmission line belonging to a generation and transmission utility caused two large outages at about 5:30 Tuesday night. In the Little Falls area 1113 of our cooperative members were out for approximately 1 hour and near Lastrup, 765 of our members were out of power for 208 minutes.
When Power outages happen after hours, we route calls to an outsourced dispatch center. They contact our line crews and dispatch them to your location. 218-829-2827 1-800-648-9401.
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Keep a battery operated radio handy. In a widespread outage, rely on radio broadcasts to learn more about the power outages.
A weather alert radio is a good investment to notify your family of severe weather.
Make sure you have at least one good flashlight with fresh batteries. Keep this in a spot your entire family knows about. If you use an open flame (i.e. candle) for illumination, be careful not to cause a house fire with it.
Keep the Crow Wing Power phone number posted near your telephone. (Note: Cordless phones do not work without power.) Make sure we have the correct phone number and address for your location.
Check your fuses and breakers before calling the Cooperative. If your neighbors have power, it is likely the problem is on your side of the service.
Stay away from downed power lines and any damaged electrical equipment. Keep others away.
If you are using electrical equipment (pumps, fans, etc.) to cleanup after a storm, be certain this equipment is in good repair and is being used safely.
In cold weather, don't use a combustion heating source without proper venting. This will reduce the risks of fire and carbon monoxide poisoning.
In warmer weather, avoid opening the refrigerator unnecessarily to avoid food spoilage.
When using a stand-by generator, be certain this is completely isolated from the normal power system. An approved transfer switch installed by a licensed electrician is the best way to insure safe generator operation. Locate the generator far enough away from any dwellings to prevent exhaust fumes from entering. Carbon monoxide poisoning is a common problem when using a generator.
While the power is off, there are a few steps you could take to make the power-up process smoother. These include:
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If you had portable equipment running when the power went out, you may want to switch these "OFF". As an example, a power saw may create a hazard when it suddenly restarts.
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Some electronic equipment may be affected by the restoration of power. These items include such items as computers and home entertainment devices. They could be switched "OFF" or unplugged until the power comes back on.
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Large electric loads could also be switched "OFF". There is going to be a number of appliances like refrigerators and well pumps that will start automatically after the power is restored. Any large electric loads that you can switch "OFF", such as air conditioners or electric heaters, will help us to restore the power.
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