Info on one of the power outages referenced in DAHBOO777's YT video

RSOE EDIS - Power Outage in USA on Wednesday, 15 July, 2015 at 03:19 (03:19 AM) UTC. EDIS CODE: PW-20150715-49166-USA
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Power outages stretching into the second day Tuesday created issues for emergency personnel looking to assist those who needed help. One concern arising as a result of widespread power loss is the potential for residents to be stranded without access to call for emergency assistance. Crow Wing County Sheriff Todd Dahl said although some people might have access to a cellphone charger designed for use in their vehicles, not everyone owns one. As the hours without power tick by, cellphone batteries might be dwindling. "That's kind of a real tough situation for all of us," Dahl said.

Dahl said deputies were driving around to try to determine whether anyone remains blocked in by power lines or fallen trees, but neighbors checking on neighbors is still the best way to make sure everyone gets the help they need. "We rely so much on our electronics, and then when our electronics fail us, what do we do?" Dahl said. "We're concerned about people that are bedridden, people that are on oxygen...