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Chicago Weather: Chicago power outages ion Englewood, Richton Park mean thousands without power after strong storms Tuesday night - ABC7 Chicago
Power outages on Chicago's South Side, particularly Englewood and Richton Park, meant thousands were still waiting for ComEd crews to fix power lines felled by trees, which were brought down by strong storms with high winds.
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Y’all we had a cute little hour power outage it felt like 3 tbh that’s sad
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.
Richton Park, Illinois
| City | Richton Park |
| County | Cook |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 60471 |
Power lines and small tree limbs were blown down.