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Sussex County and Morris County power outage after I-80 accident
80,000 customers were knocked out before crews started re-routing power to substations in Morris and Sussex counties.
Six Flags Great Adventure closed during power outage
Hurricane Harbor and Wild Safari are operating as scheduled, according to a Six Flags spokeswoman.
Outages Remain In La Grange Park: Village | La Grange, IL Patch
Outages Remain In La Grange Park: Village - La Grange, IL - The village said it is tracking ComEd's work in restoring power.
Is This Darien Area Suffering More Power Outages? | Darien, IL Patch
Is This Darien Area Suffering More Power Outages? - Darien, IL - Resident says ComEd hasn't given a reason for the recent outages.
Construction Accident Causes Internet Outage in Several Western Suburbs – NBC Chicago
Several west suburban communities were dealing with an internet outage Friday evening after an aerial crane fell on a ComEd power line, according to officials...
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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.
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Oak Brook, Illinois
City | Oak Brook |
County | DuPage |
State | Illinois (IL) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 60523 |