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May 8, 2009 - Tornado
Dozens of large trees were snapped or uprooted. Structural damage occurred to two barns, mainly in the form of roof damage. Power poles were blown over, and one pole snapped. Houses received minor shingle damage. Peak winds were estimated near 95 mph.
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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.
Vergennes, Illinois
| City | Vergennes |
| County | Jackson |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 62994 |
Trees were down on power lines in the northern parts of the county.