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Power lines down.
A tree and power pole were blown down on South Vermilion Street in Potomac.
Several power lines were blown down in Potomac.
Numerous power poles and power lines were blown down between Potomac and Rossville. Also, a tree was blown down onto a home in Potomac causing minor damage. In Danville, several trees and tree limbs were blown down. Also, 6 sheets of aluminum (30 feet high) were ripped off of a building. One tree fell onto a truck causing minor damage and one mobile home sustained minor damage and another sustained major damage after being tipped over. No injuries were reported.
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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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Potomac, Illinois
| City | Potomac |
| County | Vermilion |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 61865 |
Trees and a power pole were blown down near the 100 block of Grant Street.