MILES CITY – A strong storm blasted through Miles City on Saturday evening, downing trees, damaging property and causing a widespread power outage.
No tornadoes were reported, but wind gusts of up to 72 mph were reported.
The Custer County Firefighters Facebook page issued this press release early Sunday:
Miles City could be without power from anywhere between 24-36 hours. This is just a estimate. Landlines are down as well for some carriers. We are aware of powerlines down all over town and around the entire county. Please do not call dispatch unless it is a emergency. Treat all powerlines as they are live. Please do not burn candles for a light source in your home. We will be doing a damage assessment in the day light. Anyone that has any families or friends on oxygen please check on them. Please don’t put your tree branches in the street. The priorities for electricity will be the hospital, the water treatment plant and …