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Numerous trees and power lines were blown down in Divernon.
Several trees were knocked down onto powerlines, resulting in a brief power outage in parts of Divernon.
Numerous trees and power lines were blown down. A small stationary construction trailer was blown over on I-55.
A tornado briefly touched down in Divernon. It destroyed 5 garages and blew down numerous trees, tree limbs and power lines. Several homes sustained minor damage, while one home sustained moderate damage. No injuries were reported.
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Power restored after outage hits 1,400 Springfield-area customers | Top Stories | wandtv.com
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) —City Water, Light and Power says an equipment failure caused a Tuesday morning outage that affected over 1,400 customers.
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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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Divernon, Illinois
City | Divernon |
County | Sangamon |
State | Illinois (IL) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 62530 |
A power pole and several trees were blown down.