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Several trees and power lines were blown down across McHenry County.
Power lines were blown down.
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ComEd reports progress on outage prevention in Hoffman Estates
ComEd and Hoffman Estates officials have reported significant progress on the prevention of outages in three hard-hit southeastern neighborhoods, only a third of the way through the 90-day window the village gave the utility to make improvements or face litigation before the Illinois Commerce Commission.
Squirrels: How often do they cause power outages? | WGN Radio 720 - Chicago's Very Own Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal
More than 10,000 Virginians lost power Wednesday in Virginia Beach after a squirrel got into a substation.
4K Lose Power From Storm In Mount Prospect Area: ComEd | Arlington Heights, IL Patch
4K Lose Power From Storm In Mount Prospect Area: ComEd - Arlington Heights, IL - A severe thunderstorm warning was in effect for the area Monday afternoon and early evening, according to the National Weather Service.
Faulty AC, power outage shut down three metro region secretary of state facilities
The ongoing heat wave and storms Monday caused temporary closures of three metro region Illinois secretary of state facilities on Tuesday. Two reopen Wednesday.
Following thunderstorm, outage in Lake in the Hills impacts 900 – Shaw Local
McHenry County was mostly spared by a thunderstorm that cut through the suburbs Monday evening, resulting in tornado warnings for nearby Kane and Cook counties.
Utility Pole Fire with a Small Power Outage Near Robert Parker Coffin Rd in Long Grove – Cardinal News
Thousands Without Power as High Wind Warning Continues in Chicago Area – NBC Chicago
Thousands of ComEd customers are without power across the Chicago area Thursday as wind gusts in excess of 50 miles per hour batter the region.
Rockton residents ‘back on’ after short power outage Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
The power company says nearly 12% of the town was affected.
3 fuses blew on utility pole in Ottawa leading to outage – Shaw Local
Three fuses blew at the top of a utility pole Tuesday morning on the 600 block of Columbus Street in Ottawa, leading to an outage that shut down the downtown La Salle County Courthouse, Ottawa High School and other downtown businesses for the day.
Iowa tornado: 6 of 7 killed ID'd; Chicago wind, thunderstorm causes damage, ComEd power outages overnight - ABC7 Chicago
Six of seven people killed in an Iowa tornado have been identified. A thunderstorm caused damage and ComEd power outages overnight in Chicago.
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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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Mchenry, Illinois
| City | Mchenry |
| County | McHenry |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 60050, 60051 |
Power lines were blown down on Riverside Dr south of McCullom Lake Rd in McHenry. Wind magnitude and time were estimated based on radar.