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Bradford Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Widespread wind damage occurred from the north side of Wyoming northeastward to Bradford. Numerous trees, tree branches, and power lines were blown down along this path. In addition, minor damage to a few sheds and outbuildings was reported.
A large tree was blown down on Illinois Route 93, as well as several small trees. A couple of power lines were blown down on the Castleton Blacktop southwest of Bradford.
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ComEd trucks. (Stock ComEd photo) An estimated 1,351 ComEd customers, including Golf Mill Shopping Center and collectibles company The Bradford Exchange, were affected by a power outage after a semi-truck snagged three power lines in an alley along Maryland Street near Milwaukee Avenue Thursday morning. The trailer of the semi was turning as it traveled
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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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Bradford, Illinois
| City | Bradford |
| County | Stark |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 61421 |
Several trees and power lines were blown down.