ADAMS, CO. -- Saturday, at approximately 1:11 p.m., Ameren reported a power outage in parts of Adams County, leaving more than 1,550 homes without power.
Ameren says an unknown source tripped the system.
Power resumed at 1:50 p.m. Ameren wants viewers to know of some important safety tips during a power outage:
- Check on the elderly.
- Use cold towels to keep cool.
- Switch off most lights and appliances to help prevent circuit overloading when your power is restored.
- Keep a battery-powered radio or TV and flashlights available
- Treat all downed or dangling wires as if they are energized electric lines.
For more tips, go to: http://www.ameren.com/sites/aue/source/Outage/Pages/ADC_AU_PowerOutageFAQs.aspx
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