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A huge oak tree was uprooted along 26th Place in Brookfield. The tree fell on top of a house, but all of the large limbs remained in the air and no damage was reported to the roof. Additional trees, tree limbs and power lines were blown down in Brookfield.
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Residents in suburban Broadview battle dangerous heat; still without power following Monday's storms - CBS Chicago
Residents are still without power -- meaning no air conditioning during dangerous heat.
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
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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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Broadview, Illinois
City | Broadview |
County | Cook |
State | Illinois (IL) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 60155 |
Trees, tree limbs and power lines were blown down in Broadview. Photos showed utility poles snapped and blocking a street near 21st Avenue and Cermak Road. Numerous utility poles were also snapped at 25th Avenue and Cermak Road.