Power Outage in Browns, IL

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Ameren Illinois
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(800) 755-5000 Report Online
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PEC
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(888) 883-3379 Report Online
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Midwest Energy, Inc.
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(800) 222-3121
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Medina Electric Cooperative Inc
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(866) 632-3532
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Victory Electric Coop Assn Inc
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(800) 279-7915

Browns Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

June 1, 2018 - Thunderstorm Wind

A power pole was down.

Browns - Browns
July 13, 2004 - Thunderstorm Wind

Power lines were blown down in rural parts of southeast Edwards County.

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News

Florida braces for Hurricane Nicole, a rare November storm | NPR Illinois

The storm strengthened into a hurricane on Wednesday after pounding the Bahamas, as U.S. officials ordered evacuations that included former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago club.

Nov 10, 2022

Rolling blackout power outages could still happen for Springfield IL

City Water, Light and Power officials said there is risk of rolling blackouts in Springfield. July poses the highest risk because of temperatures.

Jun 22, 2022

All of Illinois facing possible rolling blackouts, except Chicago area | KHQA

If you had your air conditioner going during last week’s record-breaking heat you weren’t alone. But it’s the power it took to cool off everyone’s home that has officials sounding the alarm before we hit summer. During Tuesday's city council meeting, City Water, Light and Power (CWLP) said the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) is asking for the state to cut back on usage. It’s why they say Illinoisans should get ready for rolling blackouts and higher prices.

May 19, 2022

Blackouts possible this summer due to heat and extreme weather, officials warn | CNN Close icon

Extreme temperatures and ongoing drought could cause the power grid to buckle across vast areas of the country this summer, potentially leading to electricity shortages and blackouts, a US power grid regulator said Wednesday.

May 19, 2022

CTA trains halted for hours after signal falls on tracks and causes power outage on North Side tracks - Chicago Sun-Times clock CST_

The outage occurred around 6:30 a.m. Thursday and affected service on the Red, Brown and Purple lines, according to the CTA.

Mar 24, 2022

Winter Storm: Winter Storm Disrupts U.S. With Power Outages and Icy Roads - The New York Times

A storm that had already dumped a foot of snow in some parts of the country caused more problems on Thursday because of accumulating ice. Thousands of flights were canceled.

Feb 4, 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

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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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Browns, Illinois

City Browns
County Edwards
State Illinois (IL)
Country United States
Zip Codes 62818

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