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Marissa Power Outages Caused by Weather
Events
February 16, 2006 - Thunderstorm Wind
Storm spotters reported power lines down at several locations in town.
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August 19, 2004 - Thunderstorm Wind
Local law enforcement reported trees, power lines down and a machine shed damaged.
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The nation’s power grid is under stress like never before. And that could lead to potential periodic power outages in Missouri and Illinois.
Jun 2, 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.
Marissa, Illinois
City | Marissa |
County | St. Clair |
State | Illinois (IL) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 62257 |
Numerous tree limbs and power lines were blown down between New Athens and Marissa.