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Power outage in Athens, Illinois? Contact your local utility company.
Menard Electric Coop
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(800) 872-1203
Central Texas Electric Coop
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Southwest Texas Elec Coop, Inc
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(800) 643-3980
Athens Power Outages Caused by Weather
Events
September 5, 2014 - Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were blown down onto a house in Athens.
Athens - Athens
News
Storms slamming central Illinois Friday produced at least one tornado
Powerful storms that slammed multiple states Friday night downed power lines, trees and left other debris scattered across central Illinois.
Dec 11, 2021
Widespread outage leave thousands without power | | athensmessenger.com
The Athens area experienced a widespread power outage Friday, leaving more than 18,000 customers of American Electric Power (AEP) without electricity.
Jan 23, 2021
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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.
Athens, Illinois
| City | Athens |
| County | Menard |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 62613 |
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