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Power outage in Oakford, Illinois? Contact your local utility company.
Central Texas Electric Coop
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Menard Electric Coop
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(800) 872-1203
Southwest Texas Elec Coop, Inc
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(800) 643-3980
Oakford Power Outages Caused by Weather
Events
June 3, 2008 - Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees, power lines, and power poles were blown down across Menard County. A concentrated area of 17 power poles was blown down on Route 29 just north of Greenview.
Oakford - Greenview
November 5, 2005 - Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines blown down.
Oakford - Oakford
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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.
Oakford, Illinois
| City | Oakford |
| County | Menard |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 62673 |
Several tree branches and power lines were blown down along IL-97 from Petersburg to Oakford.