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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 […]
CWLP and Midwest Utilities standby for regional electric grid shortage | Top Stories | wandtv.com
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND)— The Midcontinent Independent System Operator has issued an advisory for its “Maximum Generation Alert,” for Wednesday, June 15 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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 […]
Power outages across central Illinois | WCIA.com Open Navigation Close Navigation
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Many people across central Illinois started the new year with losing their power. As areas are affected by the ice storm, Ameren Illinois reports power outages across several areas. For example, nearly 600 people in Decatur lost their power. The lights were still off as of 10:30 a.m. The cause of […]
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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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Vermilion, Illinois
| City | Vermilion |
| County | Edgar |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 61955 |