Power Outage in Brighton, IL

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Ameren Illinois
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(800) 755-5000 Report Online
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M J M Electric Cooperative Inc
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(800) 648-4729
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Illinois Rural Electric Coop
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(800) 468-4732
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Brighton Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

April 29, 2017 - Thunderstorm Wind

Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees and power lines, as well as numerous tree limbs between Brighton and Medora.

Brighton - Medora
April 9, 2015 - Thunderstorm Wind

Thunderstorm winds blew down power lines in Brighton. In Shipman, the winds caused siding and window damage from wind driven one inch diameter hail. In the Benld and Staunton areas, several trees were blown down.

Brighton - East Gillespie
July 19, 2006 - Thunderstorm Wind

Several trees and power lines were blown down.

Brighton - Brighton

News

Many Are Without Power During Storm, Alton Deputy Police Chief Describes Damage In City | RiverBender.com

ALTON - Alton Deputy Police Chief Jarrett Ford said Alton was hit hard in the Wednesday severe thunderstorm that plowed through the city around 5 p.m.Deputy

Aug 3, 2022

Ameren Illinois Activates Emergency Operations Center To Coordinate Restoration Efforts   | RiverBender.com

COLLINSVILLE Ameren Illinois activated its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 6:30 a.m., Friday morning to assess the damage caused by severe weather

Jun 17, 2022

Ameren Illinois Prepared for Forecasted Winter Storm With Emergency Operations Center | RiverBender.com

COLLINSVILLE Ameren Illinois activated its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) on Tuesday morning to prepare for a winter storm which is forecasted to dump

Feb 1, 2022

Massive Power Outage: Many Alton/Godfrey Residents Without Power Sunday Night | RiverBender.com

ALTON/GODFREY - There is a massive power outage reported as of 5:30 p.m. Sunday, January 2, 2022.Ameren Illinois confirmed there was a significant outage

Jan 2, 2022

User Comments…

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Power went out at the oak lawn heights around 10:20am

David Meacham | February 03, 2022  

Power outage at Barr lake RV park around 12:15am

Rebecca Miller | July 29, 2020  

Anyone know why the power went out ?

Caz | January 21, 2020  

13001 e 148th ave is out of power

Shiree verkler | January 21, 2020  

Ridg Oakridge circle

Sister still with out power | July 21, 2019  

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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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Brighton, Illinois

City Brighton
County Jersey
State Illinois (IL)
Country United States
Zip Codes 62012

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