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Oakwood Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Several large tree branches and power lines were blown down.
A downburst with estimated winds of 85 to 90 mph caused widespread wind damage on the south side of Oakwood. Tin roofing material was lifted off a barn just south of Route 150 and west of South Oakwood Street. Numerous large trees and tree limbs were blown down, causing damage to several mobile homes. Further south, five power poles were blown down and a garage was destroyed on South Oakwood Street. Extensive tree damage continued about three quarters of a mile east into a heavily wooded area. Several homes were damaged in this area.
News
Missouri and Illinois at risk for rolling blackouts during energy shortage | News | wsiltv.com
The regional grid operator, MISO, announced an energy shortfall that affects 10 states, including Missouri and Illinois.The five gigawatt shortfall could cause rolling blackouts throughout the summer.
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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.
Oakwood, Illinois
| City | Oakwood |
| County | Vermilion |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 61858 |
Power is out in Oakwood.