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Twelve power poles were knocked down.
Widespread major damage occurred across the county. An insurance agent reported over 450 claims to his office alone. The 100-foot tall steeple of an old historic church in West Salem was toppled. The steeple punctured a hole in the roof as it fell. A house in West Salem suffered major damage when a large oak tree fell on it. West Salem firefighters worked through the following day to clear streets of downed trees. Elsewhere in northern Edwards County, a house was partially unroofed. Trees were uprooted, and power lines were down. Numerous grain bins, machine sheds, and outbuildings were damaged or destroyed.
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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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West Salem, Illinois
| City | West Salem |
| County | Edwards |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 62476 |
Scattered straight-line wind damage was observed across much of the northern half of the county. Within the overall area of scattered damage, more concentrated damage was located in West Salem. In West Salem, numerous large tree limbs were broken, and a couple of trees were uprooted. Elsewhere around northern Edwards County, hundreds of tree limbs and about a half-dozen trees were blown down. Downed trees and limbs damaged a couple of homes, garages, and a pickup truck. Two barns were blown down between West Salem and Bone Gap. Several power poles were blown over. Peak winds were estimated near 80 mph. The damaging wind event continued east into Wabash County.