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Trees, tree limbs and power lines were blown down across Westchester. Some trees were uprooted or snapped. Some trees fell onto houses and onto vehicles. Many roads were blocked by fallen trees. Windows were blown out on the second floor of a vacant office building along Roosevelt Road, causing significant wind damage inside the second floor. Two apartment buildings along Westchester Boulevard had part of their roofs peeled back with debris blown down to the street. A three foot diameter soft wood tree nearby was uprooted. A garage was destroyed near Dickens Street and Newcastle Avenue after a large tree fell on it. Several houses suffered the loss of roof covering in the area of Mannheim Road and Waterford Drive. Wind speeds were estimated to 90 mph.
Tree limbs and power lines were blown down in Westchester. At least one tree was struck by lightning.
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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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Westchester, Illinois
| City | Westchester |
| County | Cook |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 60154 |
How much longer is the outage expected to last. We've been without power since early yesterday. Will we be reimbursed for our food loss?