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Ridge Farm Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Several large tree limbs and power lines were blown down.
Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous trees, tree limbs, power poles and lines, especially in the Ridge Farm area. In Ridge Farm, 3 homes sustained minor structural damage with major roof damage to a grade school.
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Blue Ridge Energy is responding to restore power outages resulting from severe weather Monday morning.
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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.
Ridge Farm, Illinois
| City | Ridge Farm |
| County | Vermilion |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 61870 |
A few trees were blown down, including one that became entangled in power lines and caught fire.