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June 10, 2005 - Thunderstorm Wind
Several large trees, tree limbs and power lines were blown down. A few cars received minor damage from falling tree limbs.
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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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Hinsdale, Illinois
| City | Hinsdale |
| County | DuPage |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 60521, 60522 |
At least 50 trees were blown down with damage to hundreds of other trees. Tree limbs fell onto houses and cars. A transmission line that supplies electricity to the southern half of the city was also blown down, in addition to numerous other power lines.