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Herscher Power Outages Caused by Weather
Events
June 21, 2014 - Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was blown down onto power lines approximately a block south of Route 115 on Main Street. A few utility poles and numerous small branches were blown down throughout the village.
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October 2, 2005 - Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were blown at 600W and 2000S Roads.
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News
House destroyed by fire during Saturday's high winds | Local News | daily-journal.com
The home of two members of the Salina Township Fire Protection District was destroyed by fire during Saturday's high winds.
Nov 8, 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.
Herscher, Illinois
| City | Herscher |
| County | Kankakee |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 60941 |
Trees, tree limbs and power lines were blown down in Herscher. Almost everyone lost power.