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Garden Prairie Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across Boone County.
Power lines were blown down and were blocking eastbound lanes of Interstate 90 near Boone McHenry County Line Road.
Several trees blown down, up to 4 feet in diameter. Powerlines blown down and minor structural damage to some houses.
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This morning showers and storms are moving through bring very heavy rain. Our entire area is under a Flood Watch until 10 a.m.
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As the energy feeding the regional electricity grid changes from coal to more renewable, a big spike in demand could cause a power shortfall, the grid regulator says.
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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.
Garden Prairie, Illinois
| City | Garden Prairie |
| County | Boone |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 61038 |
Tree damage and power lines blown down were reported across many areas of Boone County.