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Numerous trees and tree branches were blown down. Some of the falling trees damaged cars, houses, and power lines.
Several trees were either uprooted or blown over. A shed was damaged and a house sustained minor gutter damage. Several power lines were blown down as well.
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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.
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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Downs, Illinois
| City | Downs |
| County | McLean |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 61736 |
Numerous trees and power lines were blown down.