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Several grain bins were destroyed, a garage was damaged, and power lines were blown down south of Pesotum.
Several trees and power lines were blown down.
As the tornado crossed from Douglas County into Champaign County, 3 miles southwest of Pesotum, it destroyed a barn as well as several trees and power lines. The tornado lifted and dissipated 2 miles south southwest of Pesotum. 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.
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Pesotum, Illinois
| City | Pesotum |
| County | Champaign |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 61863 |
Three to five power poles were blown down at County Road 100 and US-45 just southwest of Pesotum.