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Dieterich Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Numerous trees and powerlines were blown down in Dieterich. In addition, a 157-foot wireless internet tower was blown down and the roofs of a few homes lost shingles.
A power pole was snapped.
Trees and power lines blown down.
News
Power Back On Just After 7pm from Outage That Affected Large Part of Listening Area (UPDATE) - Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3
Effingham's News and Sports Leader
Illinois could see controlled power outages this summer | Local News | effinghamdailynews.com The Goshen News Intranet
As electricity demand across the Midwest climbs, the amount of power available to the grid servicing a large swath of Illinois has dipped, prompting regulators to warn of controlled outages
Five Inch Rainfall Reported This Morning; Trees Down, Flooded Roadways, Power Outages; Plenty of Photos - Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3
Effingham's News and Sports Leader
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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.
Dieterich, Illinois
City | Dieterich |
County | Effingham |
State | Illinois (IL) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 62424 |
A few trees were blown onto houses and power lines were knocked down.