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Harristown Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Power lines were blown down on Meridian Street north of Old Route 36.
Several homes were damaged and numerous outbuildings were damaged or destroyed. Most of the damage to the homes was to the roofs. Numerous trees and power lines down.
Numerous trees and power lines were blown down in Harristown, Decatur, Macon, Blue Mound, Mt. Zion and Long Creek. In Blue Mound, a large tree that was knocked down by lightning fell onto a minivan, destroying it. No damage estimates for the van were available.
News
Ameren: Decatur power outage caused by car crash | Top Stories | wandtv.com
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Residents living on the northwest side of Decatur are experiencing a power outage.
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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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Harristown, Illinois
| City | Harristown |
| County | Macon |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 62537 |
Power lines were blown down in Harristown.