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Ridgway Power Outages Caused by Weather
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April 6, 2016 - Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were blown down.
Ridgway - Ridgway
July 26, 2012 - Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were blown down.
Ridgway - Ridgway
May 23, 2011 - Thunderstorm Wind
Several power poles were blown down.
Ridgway - Ridgway
January 29, 2008 - Thunderstorm Wind
The roof was blown off of a tool shop in the community of Shawneetown. At Ridgway, power lines were down, and a mobile home was blown off its foundation.
Shawneetown - Ridgway
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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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Ridgway, Illinois
| City | Ridgway |
| County | Gallatin |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 62979 |
Several power poles were downed off Highway 141 west of New Haven. Widespread crop damage from wind and some hail was observed across eastern parts of Gallatin County between Highway 1 and the Ohio River.