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Princeton Electric Department
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(815) 879-8066
Ladd Power Outages Caused by Weather
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October 26, 2010 - Thunderstorm Wind
Law enforcement reported a power pole down near Ladd.
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Wind gusts of 60-70 mph swept across the state and Midwest, downing trees, taking out multiple powerlines, crashing on cars and people's homes.
Aug 30, 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.
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Ladd, Illinois
| City | Ladd |
| County | Bureau |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 61329 |
Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph blew down several power poles along the east bound lanes of Interstate 80 between mile marker 70 and 71 near Ladd, IL at 653 pm CDT June 21. A shed was also blown onto the shoulder of the interstate.