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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.
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- 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);
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- 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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De Soto, Illinois
| City | De Soto |
| County | Jackson |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 62924 |
Damage was generally very light. Some shingles were blown off a barn near the end of the damage path. Other damage included tree tops broken off and power poles bent. Loose debris such as tin and paper was blown around.