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Roof off of garage in Central City neighborhood just north of Braceville. Small tree limbs and power lines down in the area. Also, Gardner Fire Department estimated 60 mph winds.
Trees, tree limbs, and power lines were blown down across much of Grundy County. Widespread crop damage was reported with some damage to out buildings. A garage door was damaged near Dwight and Lowery Roads.
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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.
Gardner, Illinois
| City | Gardner |
| County | Grundy |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 60424 |
Trees and powerlines were blown down.