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Buncombe Power Outages Caused by Weather
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April 19, 2011 - Thunderstorm Wind
There were numerous reports of downed tree limbs and power lines. Some shingles were blown off houses.
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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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Buncombe, Illinois
| City | Buncombe |
| County | Johnson |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 62912 |
An area of scattered wind damage continued east from the Union County line through western Johnson County. Numerous large tree limbs and a few power lines were blown down. A few trees were blown down. The damage occurred west of Vienna, between Buncombe and Cypress. The maximum damage path width was one mile, but the average width was about one-half mile.