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Thunderstorm winds knocked down a couple tree limbs in Mazon. One fell on a car. Damage was more extensive in Braceville where many limbs were blown down and large trees, some as old as 150 years, were uprooted. Falling trees and limbs damaged houses, outbuildings, cars, a boat and trailer and power lines. Power poles were snapped off. A semi was blown over on I-55 near Braceville Road, damaging a car and injuring 2 people. At Braceville-Gardner Cemetery, falling trees and uprooted trees damaged tombstones.
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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.
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- Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
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- 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;
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Mazon, Illinois
| City | Mazon |
| County | Grundy |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 60444 |
Numerous large trees were snapped off at about the 20 foot level in an 8 block area. A chain link fence was bent and several roof systems were damaged by trees and branches falling on them. Additionally, Grundy County emergency management reported numerous tree branches and power lines down throughout the county and significant flooding in southwestern portions of Grundy County. Several secondary roads were closed and streams were at bankfull. Standing water was reported in many fields.