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The roof of a junior high school was blown off in Hickory Hills near the intersection of 97th Street and Roberts Road. The roof landed on a service van in a parking lot next to the school. Two occupants in the van were trapped and injured. Numerous trees, tree limbs and power lines were blown down. Several homes along 97th Street received damage from falling trees and tree limbs. In Bridgeview, structural damage was noted to a warehouse buildings in an industrial park along 100th place, west of Harlem Avenue. A building of cinder block construction partially collapsed when the north and east walls were blown down. Additional minor damage was noted at Bridgeview Fire Station number 2. Winds were estimated between 80 and 110 mph.
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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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Bridgeview, Illinois
| City | Bridgeview |
| County | Cook |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 60455 |
We haven’t had any power for approximately an hour how much longer is it going to be.
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