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Thunderstorm winds caused widespread damage between Pocahontas, Greenville, and Mulberry Grove. Numerous trees, tree limbs and power lines were blown down. In Greenville, an amateur radio antenna was bent and one fallen tree caused moderate damage to a home. In Mulberry Grove, the winds caused some damage to the roof of a mobile home.
Several power lines were blown down in Pocahontas.
A large tree limb was blown down. The tree limb knocked down a power line.
Storm spotters reported numerous trees and power lines down. The entire town was without power.
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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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Pocahontas, Illinois
| City | Pocahontas |
| County | Bond |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 62275 |
Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees, numerous tree limbs and several power lines.