Iowa power restoration stretched by storms and snow
Crews from eight states join 280 Iowa workers to restore power after a widespread outage. In rural and urban areas around Marshalltown and Cedar Rapids 21 000 and 20 000 customers respectively lost power as emergency shelters opened in multiple towns. National Guard supports six power generation missions and back-up shelters as emergency declared for 58 counties.
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Iowa
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Newton
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Plainfield
Sumner
Toledo
Tripoli
Waverly
Kara Berg
Emergency Management Division
Red Cross
Black Hawk
Marshall
Tama
Poweshiek
Linn
Greg Hapgood
Iowa National Guard
Chet Culver
Culver
Snowstorm triggers open shelters across Eastern Iowa
A southwestern snowstorm coated Eastern Iowa with ice and 3 to 5 inches of snow. Red Cross shelters opened in Vinton Cedar Rapids Coralville Fairfax Independence and more with meals provided. Authorities urged residents to stay home if possible while utilities repair poles and lines and counties direct those needing shelter to sheriff offices.
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Lisbon
American Red Cross
Vinton
Iowa Braille and Light Saving School
Marc Greenlee
Benton County Emergency Management
Red Cross
Salvation Army
C Ave
Cedar Rapids
Coralville Recreation Center
Eighth St
Coralville
Legion Hall
Main St
Fairfax
The
Mental Health Institute
Iowa Ave
Independence
Water pipe risks as cold spell nears power restoration
Barry Springman of Hanna Plumbing warns pipes freeze mainly when temps fall below zero while Marion notes safety depends on forecast 20s to 30s. If power stays off beyond a week, risk grows as people endure candles and flashlights. Alliant says restoration may take a week with main transmission lines prioritized. Interstate 80 between West Branch and Durant is open after a Saturday closure.
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Barry Springman
Hanna Plumbing and Heating
Marion
Drzycimski
Alliant
West Branch
Durant
Safety tips for power outages from Red Cross issued in Iowa
The Red Cross advises using battery powered lights and avoiding candles during blackouts. Turn off equipment when the outage occurs and never run a generator indoors. If used, power only devices directly from the generator outlets and use a transfer switch for home connections. Check on elderly neighbors if possible. Ben Fornell, The Gazette, Iowa.
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American Red Cross
After Storm North Liberty Sees Power Return and Relief
Residents describe enduring a cold January with a downed well pump and limited heat. Temperatures inside rose from 53 to 60 degrees as power returned after dawn. Neighbors reported warmth from wood heat and insulation, while city crews cleared debris and shelters aided elderly residents.
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Mel Rinehart
North Liberty
Rinehart
Diane Rinehart
North George Street
Diane
Mel
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