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Galatia Power Outages Caused by Weather
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May 31, 2018 - Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were down across the county, including Galatia and Carrier Mills.
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July 7, 2016 - Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were down on homes, with damage reported. There were local power outages.
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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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Galatia, Illinois
City | Galatia |
County | Saline |
State | Illinois (IL) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 62935 |
Widespread wind damage occurred across the county. Numerous trees and power lines were down, causing widespread power outages. A large tree blocked Route 34, and a sign was blown apart at the Harrisburg-Raleigh Airport.