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Romeoville Power Outages Caused by Weather
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An NWS Storm Survey confirmed scattered straight-line wind damage across Romeoville consistent with 70 to 90 mph winds. Large tree limbs were blown down and an evergreen tree was snapped at its base along Marquette Drive and Enterprise Drive. A large metal street light was broken at its base and leaning on power lines near Romeo Road and Route 53. Multiple trees were blown down west of Route 53 partially blocking Belmont Drive. Power lines were down at Romeo Road and Macon Avenue. A tree was blown down blocking Homer Avenue. Portions of Route 53 were closed due to power lines down across the road north of Normantown Road. Minor roof damage occurred across the area.
Tree limbs 6 to 8 inches in diameter and power lines were blown down near Belmont Drive and 135th Street.
Utility poles and power lines were blown down near 135th Street. Part of a roof was also reported blown off in the same area.
Power lines were blown down.
News
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Power grids are dangerously strained, and resulting blackouts could take a deadly toll.
Nearly 1,000 Without Power In Joliet Area: ComEd | Joliet, IL Patch
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Power Outage Due To Transformer Fire In Romeoville | Romeoville, IL Patch
Power Outage Due To Transformer Fire In Romeoville - Romeoville, IL - The outage is affecting the area of Haller and Healy.
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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.
Romeoville, Illinois
| City | Romeoville |
| County | Will |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 60446 |
Tree limbs and power lines were blown down in Romeoville.