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Thomson Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Pine trees approximately 12 inches in diameter snapped off near the base on Main Street and West street. This tree fell on power lines causing power outages in the town of Thomson.
Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph blew trees and power lines down in Thomson, IL around 100 pm CST June 18. Some power outages were also observed. A large tree fell onto a camping trailer at Thomson Causeway.
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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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Thomson, Illinois
| City | Thomson |
| County | Carroll |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 61285 |
A trained spotter reported dozens of trees down, power poles snapped off, semi-truck flipped and a motor home tipped.