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Jonesboro Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Widespread wind damage was reported across Jonesboro, including a collapsed garage due to a tree falling on it. Numerous power poles were snapped across town. Numerous trees and power lines were down across the west side of Jonesboro. Some of the trees were up to five feet in diameter. In Anna, a large tree and numerous limbs were down.
Portable garage buildings were rolled over in Anna. A tree fell on a house in Anna, causing heavy damage to the roof. At Jonesboro, an antenna was ripped off the city hall, leaving a hole in the building. Bricks were blown off the Jonesboro city hall building, and there was some roof damage. Trees and power lines were blown down. Tree limbs fell on houses in Jonesboro.
Power lines were blown down.
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Farm truck hit utility pole, left some in southern Ill. without power Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
Some Southern Illinois Electric Co-op customers should expect a short power outage this evening.
Roads of ‘solid ice’ remain as winter storm moves out Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
“Roads are solid ice this morning,” Meteorologist Zach Holder said Friday.
Wintry weather brings cancellations, power outages, slushy roads Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
Follow the Region 8 Stormteam for updates as this winter weather moves through our area.
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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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Jonesboro, Illinois
| City | Jonesboro |
| County | Union |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 62952 |
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I hope it isn't bad I have family there and need lights
Hope power back on soon iam diabectic and need to eat very soon !
Just wanted to know when it might come back on