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Numerous trees and power lines were blown down. One home received minor roof damage near Niantic. Three outbuildings received moderate damage around Harristown.
Numerous trees and power lines were blown down. In addition, a roof was blown off a business in Decatur.
Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous tree limbs, power lines and a large tree. The tree knocked down additional power lines.
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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.
Niantic, Illinois
| City | Niantic |
| County | Macon |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 62551 |
Numerous power poles and power lines were blown down. The roof of a machine shed was torn off.