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Three residences were damaged. One of the residences was a mobile home that was moved two feet off its foundation. The home was tied down, which prevented it from rolling. The frame of a neighboring mobile home was bent, its windows were blown out, and the porch was destroyed. Shingles and siding were blown off a house. A large garage sustained extensive damage, mainly to the roof. An outbuilding was blown over. A barn and a shed were destroyed. A calf was killed inside the barn. An antenna tower was blown over. A satellite dish was blown onto a vehicle. Many large trees, power lines, and a power pole were down.
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Some Southern Illinois Electric Co-op customers should expect a short power outage this evening.
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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.
Dongola, Illinois
| City | Dongola |
| County | Union |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 62926 |
Trees and power lines were blown down. A couple of homes were damaged.