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Lomax Power Outages Caused by Weather
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July 27, 2008 - Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gusts estimated to be over 60 mph blew some trees and power lines down in the Dallas City, IL area around 756 pm July 27. One tree was blocking Route 96 on the northeast side of town in Henderson County.
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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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Lomax, Illinois
| City | Lomax |
| County | Henderson |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 61454 |
Time was estimated in a spotter report of multiple trees and multiple power poles blown down.