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Tree limbs and power lines were blown down in Lockport.
Large trees were blown down onto cars on Route 53. Three of the four lanes were blocked by two large uprooted trees. Additional trees were blown down across portions of Romeoville and Lockport. Winds gusting to 87 mph were recorded at the National Weather Service (NWS) office in Romeoville. A ten inch diameter tree was snapped at its base near the NWS building. At Hudson Street and Geneva Street, a four inch diameter tree fell onto a parked car, taking out power lines in the process.
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Nearly 1,000 Without Power In Joliet Area: ComEd - Joliet, IL - ComEd was reporting more than 900 customers without power, including 700 in the Joliet area.
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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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Lockport, Illinois
| City | Lockport |
| County | Will |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 60441 |
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