Power Outage in Dakota, IL

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Power outage in Dakota, Illinois? Contact your local utility company.

ComEd
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Rock Energy Cooperative
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(866) 752-4550
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Scenic Rivers Energy Cooperative
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(800) 236-2141
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Dakota Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

June 8, 2008 - Thunderstorm Wind

Winds estimated to be 70 mph blew down several trees onto power lines along North Dakota Road or about 4 miles northeast of Freeport, IL at 10:30 am June 8. A power outage was also reported.

Winneshiek - Dakota

News

Cocktails, Intricate Courses Make New Mini-Golf Illinois Hot Spot

This recently opened mini-golf course was designed to be a visceral, intricately detailed experience that transports guests to a wholly unexpected location.

Nov 11, 2022

Thousands of NJ residents lose power in Hunterdon, Somerset

Another 2,500 customers are out in Somerset County.

Oct 31, 2022

Get Through a Blackout Safely and Comfortably With These 11 Steps - CNET

Americans experienced an average of seven hours of power outages in 2021. Prepare for one by following these steps.

Aug 20, 2022

Sussex County and Morris County power outage after I-80 accident

80,000 customers were knocked out before crews started re-routing power to substations in Morris and Sussex counties.

Aug 9, 2022

Six Flags Great Adventure closed during power outage

Hurricane Harbor and Wild Safari are operating as scheduled, according to a Six Flags spokeswoman.

Jul 22, 2022

Vandalism root of Keystone oil pipeline outage | Argus Media

A power outage that continues to curtail throughputs on TC Energy's 590,000 b/d Keystone crude pipeline was caused by vandalism of a power substation transformer in South Dakota.

Jul 20, 2022

PNM blames crow for Santa Fe power outage | Local News | santafenewmexican.com

"It was a fluke accident," PNM spokesman Ray Sandoval said. "Birds land on wires and poles all the time. This guy — the way he landed or took off, his

Jun 23, 2022

Amid possible blackouts, Illinois lawmakers call for scrapping 'Green New Deal' | Illinois | thecentersquare.com

(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.

Jun 20, 2022

Summer blackouts may be on the horizon | National | thecentersquare.com

(The Center Square) – As energy and gas prices continue to rise, industry insiders are warning that blackouts and “energy emergencies” may be in store for millions of Americans this

May 26, 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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Dakota, Illinois

City Dakota
County Stephenson
State Illinois (IL)
Country United States
Zip Codes 61018

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