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More than ten trees were blown down, some of which brought power lines down.
Minor flooding occurred along the Ohio River. Water reached the power house at Lock and Dam 53. Low-lying areas near the river were under water.
Moderate flooding of the Ohio River occurred in the Grand Chain area. Water reached the power house at Lock and Dam 53. Low-lying woods, fields, and bottomlands were affected.
Minor flooding occurred on the Ohio River. At the Grand Chain gage, the river crested at 47.90 feet on the 29th. Flood stage there is 42 feet. Some low-lying fields near the river were inundated. Water reached the power house at Lock and Dam 53. The river remained above flood stage into early February.
Power lines were blown down in the south area of Mounds.
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Roads around Arlington are impassible, schools and the federal are closed, and to make matters worse power outages are building.
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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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Mounds, Illinois
| City | Mounds |
| County | Pulaski |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 62964 |
The trees around my house were pressing on the power line to my house