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Thunderstorm winds blew over two grain bins, destroyed one barn and blew the roof off of another barn. A couple of trees and power lines were blown down.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND)— The Midcontinent Independent System Operator has issued an advisory for its “Maximum Generation Alert,” for Wednesday, June 15 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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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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Heyworth, Illinois
| City | Heyworth |
| County | McLean |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 61745 |
A two to three-foot diameter hollow tree branch was broken out of a tree and fell onto a house. Several other tree branches and power lines were blown down around town.