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Monroe Center Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Multiple power lines were blown down in northeast Ogle County.
News
DTE issues warning to avoid downed power lines after teen's death
Wind gusts of 60-70 mph swept across the state and Midwest, downing trees, taking out multiple powerlines, crashing on cars and people's homes.
Thousands in Michigan Without Power After Midwest Storms Kill 3 - The New York Times
A line of storms produced wind gusts from 60 to 80 miles per hour in some areas and knocked out power to thousands of customers in Michigan and Indiana.
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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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Monroe Center, Illinois
| City | Monroe Center |
| County | Ogle |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 61052 |
Numerous reports of tree damage and power lines blown down were received from Ogle County.