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How to Report Power Outage
Power outage in Hammond, Illinois? Contact your local utility company.
Coles-Moultrie Electric Coop
Report an Outage
(888) 661-2632
Eastern Illinois Elec Coop
Report an Outage
(800) 824-5102
Hammond Power Outages Caused by Weather
Events
April 2, 2006 - Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines blown down.
Hammond - Hammond
May 6, 2003 - Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous trees and power lines.
Hammond - Hammond
News
Student Infected With Debilitating Virus in Undisclosed Biolab Accident Filters SVG
By the time a researcher who pricked her finger in Missouri reported the accident, she was already sick.
Nov 1, 2022
UPDATE: Thousands remain without power after storms hit Northwest Indiana
NIPSCO said it could yet not estimate when power might be restored but that it was tracking developing weather patterns.
Aug 30, 2022
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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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Hammond, Illinois
| City | Hammond |
| County | Piatt |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 61929 |
This is the third Thursday in a row that the power has gone out!!!! Get with the program Entergy!
Power out Monday back on Tuesday 8:00pm out again in the middle of night 10:00am still nothing & can't reach anyone at nipsco
I am going to lose my aquarium fish that I have had for years!
Power has been out for 16 hrs in counting. Wondering how much longer it will be til restoration. How much patience can a person have?
Power has been out since 4 PM Monday. Trying to call NIPSCO to get an update is ridiculous, you get this automated message. Press this number, press this number press this number, and then when you finally apparently get to the right place you told can’t help you sorry goodbye