Power Outage in Watson, IL

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Ameren Illinois
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Georgia Power
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Southwestern Electric Power Inc
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(800) 637-8667
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Excelsior EMC
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(912) 685-2115
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Norris Electric Coop
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(877) 783-3221

Watson Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

June 15, 2010 - Thunderstorm Wind

A large tree limb was blown down along US-45, taking down a power line.

Watson - Watson
February 5, 2008 - Thunderstorm Wind

A mobile home was destroyed 7 miles south of Altamont. In addition, numerous trees and power lines were blown down.

Altamont - Watson
May 9, 2002 - Thunderstorm Wind

Several power lines were blown down around town.

Watson - Watson

News

Six Flags Great Adventure closed during power outage

Hurricane Harbor and Wild Safari are operating as scheduled, according to a Six Flags spokeswoman.

Jul 22, 2022

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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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Watson, Illinois

City Watson
County Effingham
State Illinois (IL)
Country United States
Zip Codes 62473

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