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A machine shed was damaged and a power pole was blown over.
A power pole was blown down about 3 miles east of Washburn.
Several trees and power lines were blown down.
Thunderstorm winds blew down several large trees. One large tree was blown down across Illinois Route 89 just south of Washburn. In Metamora, a couple of the fallen trees and tree limbs were blown down onto homes causing minor roof damage. Also, numerous power lines were blown down. No injuries were reported.
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A large power outage affecting nearly 2,000 Evergy customers was reported early Monday in southeast Topeka.
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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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Washburn, Illinois
| City | Washburn |
| County | Marshall |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 61570 |
Multiple trees and power lines were blown down. One tree fell onto a house, and the residents had to be helped out of the house.