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A sign was blown down at 95th Street and Clifton Park Avenue. Large tree limbs and power lines were also blown down.
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Calumet County Emergency Management has notified the public of a power outage in the City of New Holstein.
Large power outage reported in southeast Evansville | Indiana | wevv.com
According to CenterPoint Energy's outage map, approximately 2,300 customers are currently being affected by the outage.
All of Illinois facing possible rolling blackouts, except Chicago area | KHQA
If you had your air conditioner going during last week’s record-breaking heat you weren’t alone. But it’s the power it took to cool off everyone’s home that has officials sounding the alarm before we hit summer. During Tuesday's city council meeting, City Water, Light and Power (CWLP) said the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) is asking for the state to cut back on usage. It’s why they say Illinoisans should get ready for rolling blackouts and higher prices.
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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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Hometown, Illinois
| City | Hometown |
| County | Cook |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 60456 |
Winds were measured to 75 mph at Midway Airport as well as an observer approximately 3 miles southwest of Midway Airport. A semi was overturned near the intersection of 65th Street and Menard Avenue. Fences and 10-inch diameter branches were blown down. Large trees were reported down near Midway Airport. Sheet metal and shingles were torn off roofs. Power lines and poles were blown down, including one pole that fell onto a house in Burbank. Winds were estimated to 65 mph in Hometown.