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Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees and numerous tree limbs and power lines around town.
Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous large trees, tree limbs and power lines from Ramsey to about 5 miles south of Ramsey. One tree fell on top of a roof, but only caused minor shingle damage. Part of the roof of a mobile home was ripped off in town and a large pine tree caused major roof damage to a home in town. A large antenna was blown over south of Ramsey.
Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees around town. A few of the trees fell onto power lines, knocking them down.
Thunderstorm winds blew down a power pole and a tree just north of Ramsey.
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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.
Ramsey, Illinois
| City | Ramsey |
| County | Fayette |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 62080 |
Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous trees, tree limbs and power lines across the county. In Brownstown, a tree was blown down onto an unoccupied car causing major damage to the vehicle.