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Across Proviso, Communities Respond To Storm Damage, Heat Wave - Village Free Press
Sandra Belford picks up branches outside of her Broadview home on Tuesday morning, after a severe storm swept through the area on Monday evening. | Shanel Romain Wednesday, June 15, 2022 || By Michael Romain || @maywoodnews Public works, ComEd and private tree servicing crews, along with a range of elected officials, sweated it out across
Monday evening Severe Weather Reports | WGN-TV Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal
5:45PM….Elgin – trees/power lines down6:17PM…Hoffman Estates – large branches down6:25PM….Schaumburg – Large tree limbs down south and west sides of town6:41PM….Mt. Prospect – 61 mph wind6:42PM….Mt Prospect…Quarter-sized hail6:44 – 53PM….O’Hare airport – 84 mph wind gusts6:45PM…Streamwood- widespread tree and property damage. Trees sheared, snapped at the trunk, and uprooted – trees down on homes, vehicles […]
Much of the U.S. could see power blackouts this summer, a grid assessment reveals | NPR Illinois
A grid reliability report says power outages are likely in parts of the Midwest, California and Texas. The Western drought and a mismatch between supply and peak summer demand are some reasons why.
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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.
Berkeley, Illinois
| City | Berkeley |
| County | Cook |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 60163 |
Multiple trees, tree limbs and power lines were blown down in Berkeley. Large tree limbs blocked streets near Hawthorn and Morris Avenues. At least one house had gutter damage from falling tree limbs.