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Dix Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Widespread wind damage occurred around the county, mostly due to downed trees. Power outages were reported throughout the county.
Power lines were down, and trees were damaged in the area.
At least three houses lost portions of roof substructure, including roof decking. Numerous other homes sustained various degrees of shingle damage. Some houses lost siding. A total of 101 residences sustained damage, with 23 of those homes deemed uninhabitable. A folded up pop-up camper and adjacent shed were blown 50 to 75 feet. Dozens of trees and power poles were snapped. A twin-pole wooden tower carrying high-voltage power lines was leaning. The community of Boyd was directly impacted. In Boyd, a large machine shed/sawmill was destroyed. A church lost some shingles and roofing. There were numerous eyewitnesses and at least one photo of the tornado funnel. Peak winds were estimated near 115 mph. The average path width was 200 yards.
Trees and power lines were blown down. Doors were torn off pole barns. On Interstate 57, a semi was blown over at the 103 mile marker.
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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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Dix, Illinois
| City | Dix |
| County | Jefferson |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 62830 |
There were numerous reports of power outages in Jefferson County. Numerous tree branches and limbs were down in and near Mt. Vernon. Shingles were blown off a few roofs. Large trees were blown down at Dix.