Did you lose power?
How to Report Power Outage
Power outage in Hecker, Illinois? Contact your local utility company.
Monroe County Electric Power Association
Report an Outage
(866) 656-2962
Hecker Power Outages Caused by Weather
Events
News
No news found.
User Comments…
Are you affected? Leave your comment below.
Related Tweets
Tweets from Hecker, Illinois
@grid_events | 02:15 PM - 28 Dec 2022
@JimHanes1 | 07:49 PM - 13 Apr 2020
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.
Related Cities
Report power outage in other Illinois cities.
Hecker, Illinois
| City | Hecker |
| County | Monroe |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 62248 |
Widespread wind damage occurred in Hecker just to the south of the tornado. Several homes in town suffered minor to moderate roof damage. Also, several large trees were snapped off, a couple of power poles were broken off as well and numerous tree limbs were blown down.