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More Than 60K ComEd Customers Without Power Following Severe Storms – NBC Chicago
Tens of thousands of ComEd customers were left in the dark Monday evening as powerful storms roared through the Chicago area, damaging buildings, downing...
Utility Pole Fire with a Small Power Outage Near Robert Parker Coffin Rd in Long Grove – Cardinal News
3 fuses blew on utility pole in Ottawa leading to outage – Shaw Local
Three fuses blew at the top of a utility pole Tuesday morning on the 600 block of Columbus Street in Ottawa, leading to an outage that shut down the downtown La Salle County Courthouse, Ottawa High School and other downtown businesses for the day.
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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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Schaumburg, Illinois
| City | Schaumburg |
| County | Cook |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 60159, 60168, 60173, 60193, 60194, 60195, 60196 |
Recently experienced so often power out in my area. Why? Affected by weather or else.