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A tree and power pole were blown down in Altona.
Numerous trees, tree limbs, and power lines were blown down in and around Altona, Galesburg, and Abingdon.
Thunderstorm winds destroyed 2 barns, damaged numerous farm buildings, and blew down numerous trees, tree limbs, power lines and power poles. No injuries were reported.
Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous trees, tree limbs, power poles and power lines. Also, a 150 foot long grain leg on a grain bin was destroyed near Altona, as well as part of the roof of a nearby barn.
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Power Outage FAQs
What is Power Outage?
Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.
What Causes Power Outages?
- Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.
What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?
- Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
- Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
- Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
- Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.
Altona, Illinois
| City | Altona |
| County | Knox |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 61414 |
A power pole was blown down about 1 mile east of Altona.