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How to Report Power Outage
Power outage in Arcola, Illinois? Contact your local utility company.
Eastern Illinois Elec Coop
Report an Outage
(800) 824-5102
Arcola Power Outages Caused by Weather
Events
July 4, 2005 - Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and power lines blown down.
Arcola - Arcola
June 14, 2000 - Thunderstorm Wind
Several power lines and tree limbs were blown down.
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News
Power restored after outage hits 1,400 Springfield-area customers | Top Stories | wandtv.com
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) —City Water, Light and Power says an equipment failure caused a Tuesday morning outage that affected over 1,400 customers.
Sep 20, 2022
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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.
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Arcola, Illinois
| City | Arcola |
| County | Douglas |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 61910 |
A power pole was blown down and a large shed was destroyed.