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Widespread tree and powerline damage was reported in Carpentersville. A few trees were snapped. The worst of the damage was east of the Fox River between Route 68 and Route 62.
Several whole trees were uprooted in Carpentersville along with numerous healthy 6 inch diameter tree limbs blown down. Fire crews responded to 14 reports of power lines blown down. One of these power lines started a fire in a detached garage on Golfview Lane. A tree fell onto a roof of a house on Wakefield Drive, leaving the house uninhabitable.
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Chicago Forecast: High Wind Warning in Effect Until 7PM With Morning Showers, Cloudy Skies – NBC Chicago
A gusty Saturday is in store for the Chicago area this weekend, as a High Wind Warning is in effect until 7 p.m. Saturday evening.
Following thunderstorm, outage in Lake in the Hills impacts 900 – Shaw Local
McHenry County was mostly spared by a thunderstorm that cut through the suburbs Monday evening, resulting in tornado warnings for nearby Kane and Cook counties.
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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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Carpentersville, Illinois
| City | Carpentersville |
| County | Kane |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 60110 |
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