Power outage strains Iowa emergency info flow
Over the weekend a big power cut left residents without electricity and limited access to emergency information. Linn County Emergency Management did not activate its advisory centers, while WMT-AM Cedar Rapids provided frequent updates until its fuel ran out. In Iowa City KXIC stepped up as schools closed, Shelters opened, and officials warned the next storm could worsen conditions.
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Cell service disrupted by ice storm hits Eastern Town
The Gazette reports cell networks faced outages as ice storms knocked out power to towers across Iowa. Verizon says 85 percent of its towers were up Sunday. Sprint, U S Cellular deployed generators and mobile responders. Crews prepared for more outages Wednesday while highways reopened and fuel kept on hand.
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Tree cleanup after storm guidelines from Iowa cities
Iowa City and Cedar Rapids outline branch disposal rules after storms. Bundling limits vary by city with sizes under 4 to 5 inches and lengths up to 48 or 36 inches, tied in biodegradable twine, and placed in designated yards carts. Trees damaged by ice may be salvageable. prune near the collar or remove if trunk is severely split or bark loss is heavy. Insurance liability falls to neighbor’s homeowners policy unless the tree was preexisting hazard.
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Surge protection basics for home electronics
The guide explains protecting appliances with a surge protector and whole house system. It lists UL1449 ratings, 330 volt clamping, 400 to 600 joules, 16 nanoseconds response, three-wire protection, line filters, and a damage warranty, with prices from about 15 to 45 dollars.
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Where to recycle fried electronics in Iowa
The Cedar Rapids Linn County Solid Waste Agency at 1954 County Home Rd Marion and the Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center at 3900 Hebl Ave accept electronic equipment for recycling during business hours. Fees vary by size and type of equipment.
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