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Several trees and power lines were blown down, including some fairly large trees.
Large tree limbs and power lines were blown down in the Morris and Coal City areas.
Large tree limbs and power lines were blown down. Some structural damage was reported from debris. Crop damage was also reported.
Ten inch diameter tree blown down blocking Southmor Road, south of Morris. Eight inch diameter tree blown down near Jewitt and Center Street. Several tree limbs and power lines blown down across Grundy County. Several 8 to 10 inch diameter tree limbs blown down and a 30 foot section of corn field flattened near Saratoga Road, one mile north of Interstate 80. Damage reported to power lines, structures and crops.
Tree limbs and power lines were down.
News
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Power grids are dangerously strained, and resulting blackouts could take a deadly toll.
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(The Center Square) – In the wake of an alert warning of possible rolling blackouts this summer, some Illinois lawmakers want to revise the state’s energy policies.
A Summer of Blackouts? | City Journal
Amid warnings of electricity price hikes and possible brownouts, Illinois legislators look for fixes | Illinois | thecentersquare.com
(The Center Square) – Illinois legislators are looking at how to modify the state’s clean energy laws amid warnings of electricity price hikes and possible rolling brownouts coming this summer
Warnings of summer brownouts in downstate Illinois spur scrutiny of Pritzker's energy law | Crain's Chicago Business
Electricity costs will soar beginning in June in central and southern Illinois, due to inadequate power supplies following coal-fired plant closures.
Threat of summer power outages raises concerns | Local News | santafenewmexican.com
The state Public Regulation Commission rang alarms Wednesday over the potential for electricity shortages this summer.
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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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Coal City, Illinois
| City | Coal City |
| County | Grundy |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 60416 |
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