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Batchtown Power Outages Caused by Weather
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August 12, 2007 - Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree limbs and power lines were blown down between Hardin and Batchtown.
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July 9, 2007 - Thunderstorm Wind
The County Sheriff reported wind damage to cabins along the Illinois River. A couple of power poles were also snapped and a few trees down.
Batchtown - Batchtown
April 2, 2006 - Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts downed some power lines.
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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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Batchtown, Illinois
| City | Batchtown |
| County | Calhoun |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 62006 |
A line of severe storms moved through Calhoun county. Several power lines were blown down between Batchtown and Hardin. In Hardin near the intersection of Batchtown Road and Illinois Route 100, four utility poles were sheared off at the ground.