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Amboy Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Trees, tree limbs and power lines were blown down.
Wind gusts were estimated to 70 mph, which blew down trees, tree limbs and power lines.
News
Severe weather alert issued for parts of Northern Illinois -- UPDATED – Shaw Local
A severe thunderstorm warning for northwestern La Salle County as well as Ogle and Lee counties in north central Illinois has been lifted, but the area remains under a high wind warning.
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Several thousand Broome County NYSEG customers, including Walmart and other big retailers in Vestal, lost electric service in the aftermath of strong thunderstorms.
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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.
Amboy, Illinois
| City | Amboy |
| County | Lee |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 61310 |
Structural damage to a building in town. There are also a number of trees down. There are 2700 people without power in the county. Several trees and a powerpole down at the Lee County Fair Grounds.