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Melrose Park voting site closed due to power outage | khou.com
A City of Houston employee was electrocuted while working at the park, causing the outage, officials say.
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As extreme heat and dangerous humidity blankets the Chicago area, some Drivers License facilities are having to close early after the air conditioning units in...
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5:45PM….Elgin – trees/power lines down6:17PM…Hoffman Estates – large branches down6:25PM….Schaumburg – Large tree limbs down south and west sides of town6:41PM….Mt. Prospect – 61 mph wind6:42PM….Mt Prospect…Quarter-sized hail6:44 – 53PM….O’Hare airport – 84 mph wind gusts6:45PM…Streamwood- widespread tree and property damage. Trees sheared, snapped at the trunk, and uprooted – trees down on homes, vehicles […]
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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.
Melrose Park, Illinois
| City | Melrose Park |
| County | Cook |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 60160, 60161, 60164 |