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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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Springerton, Illinois
| City | Springerton |
| County | White |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 62887 |
A weak, short-lived tornado with top winds of 70 to 75 MPH caused extensive damage in Springerton. Numerous trees and power poles were snapped, some landing on homes and businesses. Roofs were blown off several homes, front porches were blown off, and a few machine sheds were blown away. Many headstones in a local cemetery were overturned.