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Urbana Power Outages Caused by Weather
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A power line was blown down, blocking Glover Avenue.
Power outages were reported due to numerous downed trees in Urbana.
Several powerlines and power poles were blown down in Urbana.
Several powerlines were blown down.
A few large tree branches were blown down onto power lines in Urbana. Approximately 3000 customers lost electricity.
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Severe weather presents a challenge with EV charging | Automotive News
Heat waves, hurricanes and other natural disasters have exposed a weakness in electric vehicle adoption: access to power needed for EV charging.
An Early Monday Morning Round of Storms Packed Damaging Winds | WCIA.com Open Navigation Close Navigation
A line of showers and storms moved through Central Illinois early Monday morning, causing widespread wind damage to many communities. Gusts exceeded 60 mph within a few of the storms. Showers and storms came out of the Quad Cities and continued to spread out as it moved to the southeast. This was a somewhat interesting […]
Rantoul working to prevent more power outages | WCIA.com Open Navigation Close Navigation
RANTOUL, Ill. (WCIA) – People have been upset after the village of Rantoul briefly lost power several times this month. Assistant Public Works Director Jake McCoy said most residential and downtown customers were affected by the outages. McCoy said one of the village’s 50-year-old breakers failed, and the hot summer temperatures haven’t helped. But, he […]
What’s the deal with energy these days? : Opinion : Smile Politely
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Controlled power outages possible amidst summer heat | WCIA.com Open Navigation Close Navigation
CENTRAL ILLINOIS, (WCIA) — The heat wave coming this week could affect your power at home this summer. Earlier this year, the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) said the power grid may not be able to handle the demands of this hot summer in areas that rely heavily on renewable resources for power. So controlled […]
All of Illinois facing possible rolling blackouts, except Chicago area | WICS
If you had your air conditioner going during last week’s record-breaking heat you weren’t alone. But it’s the power it took to cool off everyone’s home that has officials sounding the alarm before we hit summer. During Tuesday's city council meeting, City Water, Light and Power (CWLP) said the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) is asking for the state to cut back on usage. It’s why they say Illinoisans should get ready for rolling blackouts and higher prices.
Thousands without power in central Illinois | Top Stories | wandtv.com
(WAND) - Power outages are affecting thousands of customers in central Illinois late Friday, Ameren's outage map showed after 10 p.m.
Balloon release causes Champaign power outage | WRSP
If you live near Campustown and lost power Friday night, you can thank a local Mylar balloon release, according to Ameren. More than 1,200 customers in Champaign and Urbana lost power around 7:30 p. m. The outage lasted three hours and was caused by Mylar birthday balloons becoming entangled in power lines.
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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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Urbana, Illinois
| City | Urbana |
| County | Champaign |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 61801, 61802, 61803 |
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