Power Outage in Streamwood, IL
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Cook |
| City | Streamwood |
| Zip Codes | 0 |
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Ambit Energy Holdings, LLC 6
First Energy Solutions Corp. 2
Green Mountain Energy Company 2
Direct Energy Services 4
Constellation NewEnergy, Inc 5
Champion Energy Services 1
AEP Energy 1
Frontier Utilities, Inc. 1
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Reports from Streamwood, IL
@JosiahVik
@Chris_Lash And it has a battery built into it, so power outages don't even phase it
09:22 PM - 18 Jul 2019
@Chris_Lash And it has a battery built into it, so power outages don't even phase it
Streamwood, IL ZIP Codes
60107.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.
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.