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Pinckneyville Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Multiple trees and power lines were down across the county. Power outages were reported. In Pinckneyville, many tree limbs were down and shingles were blown off a house.
A power pole was snapped at ground level on a city side street.
Power and cable lines were down.
About a mile northwest of Pinckneyville, a very large tree fell on a mobile home and destroyed it. One person was injured. Elsewhere around Pinckneyville, numerous trees were uprooted and a barn was destroyed. One tree fell across railroad tracks, stopping train traffic. Other trees fell on power lines. Several trees were down in Tamaroa.
Extensive damage to trees and power lines occurred. Some trees landed on homes, vehicles, and power lines. Part of the roof was taken off an abandoned building that was open on the south side, the direction from which the storm approached. One lane of Illinois Route 13 was blocked by downed tree limbs and large sections of sheet metal roofing blown off a storage building. A few other streets were blocked by trees.
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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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Pinckneyville, Illinois
| City | Pinckneyville |
| County | Perry |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 62274 |
Power off at Blue bunting road 62888