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How to Report Power Outage
Power outage in Lowder, Illinois? Contact your local utility company.
Menard Electric Coop
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(800) 872-1203
Rural Electric Conven Coop
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(217) 438-6197
Lowder Power Outages Caused by Weather
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May 30, 2008 - Tornado
The tornado crossed into Sangamon County from Morgan County. The tornado damaged a pole barn, house and several trees, and destroyed a garage and another pole barn, and snapped several trees and power poles. The tornado traveled for another mile across open farmland before dissipating 8 miles west-southwest of Auburn around 7:25 pm.
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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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Lowder, Illinois
| City | Lowder |
| County | Sangamon |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 62662 |
Power lines were blown down at IL-104 and Johns Creek Road west of Auburn.