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A large portion of a tree was blown down onto power lines and snapped a utility pole.
Numerous trees and power lines were blown down. A limb fell on a vehicle. Corn was flattened near town.
A few large trees were blown down, one along Stroble Avenue and a couple by the skate park at Lake Mendota. Numerous tree limbs and power lines were also blown down.
Large tree limbs were snapped by wind. A large tree limb fell on power lines and damaged a power pole. Nearly 400 customers lost power.
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Illinois Valley Cellular reports outage after fiber line cut – Shaw Local
Illinois Valley Cellular sent a text to customers Tuesday afternoon reporting outages after a fiber line was cut.
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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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Mendota, Illinois
| City | Mendota |
| County | LaSalle |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 61342 |
Several trees and power lines were reported down in Mendota. Wind magnitude and time were estimated based on radar.