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May 9, 2002 - Thunderstorm Wind
A line of severe thunderstorms moved east across Shelby County. Numerous trees, tree limbs and power lines were blown down. A mobile home 3 miles south of Oconee was moved two feet off its foundation but remained upright. The winds also destroyed a utility shed at this location. No injuries were reported.
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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.
Oconee, Illinois
| City | Oconee |
| County | Shelby |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 62553 |
Two barns were blown down as well as numerous trees and power lines. A grain bin was blown over and a garage was destroyed. No injuries were reported.