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Bowen Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Wind gusts estimated to be 65 to 70 mph were observed in Bowen, IL around 146 am CDT June 27. A power outage was also observed in Bowen and Augusta.
Wind gusts estimated to be 60 mph blew down some power lines east of Bowen, IL at 650 pm CDT June 10. A power outage was observed in Bowen.
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After losing power on Monday, more than 2,000 I&M customers will finally get their electricity back on Friday.
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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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Bowen, Illinois
| City | Bowen |
| County | Hancock |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 62316 |
Wind gusts estimated to be 80 mph heavily damaged several machine sheds, wooden structures, two metal grain bins, and one concrete grain bin along a path from about 3 miles southwest of Bowen, IL to about 3 miles south of Bowen, IL at 648 pm CDT June 16. In addition, two power poles were snapped.