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The roof was blown off a coffee shop and several power poles were blown down.
A swath of wind damage occurred across McLean county along a line from Stanford to Bloomington/Normal to 7 miles northwest of Anchor. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down and there was also some structural damage. About $10,000 damage was done to the gym, pool and greenhouse at the Olympia High School in Stanford. A couple machine sheds and a corn crib were damaged or destroyed 2 miles east of Lexington. Several barns or sheds sustained damage around Chenoa and Anchor. Isolated reports of severe hail were received; the largest hail stone reported was quarter size near McLean.
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Accident in Warrick Co. causes small power outage | Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW) Open Navigation Close Navigation
WARRICK Co. (WEHT) — A dump truck hit a utility pole early Friday morning in Warrick County causing a small power outage to nearby customers. According to dispatch, shortly before 6:30 a.m. a dump truck hit a utility pole and power lines in the area of Vann Road at Anderson Road. Multiple crews have responded […]
Winter Storm: Winter Storm Disrupts U.S. With Power Outages and Icy Roads - The New York Times
A storm that had already dumped a foot of snow in some parts of the country caused more problems on Thursday because of accumulating ice. Thousands of flights were canceled.
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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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Stanford, Illinois
| City | Stanford |
| County | McLean |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 61774 |
Numerous trees and power lines were blown down.