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Winds were estimated between 60 and 75 mph across portions of east-central DuPage County causing numerous branches to fall and power outages. A large tree fell onto Route 53 approximately one mile north of Roosevelt Road blocking the northbound lane in Lombard. A 14 inch diameter tree fell onto a car near the intersection of Fordham Way and Longford Drive in Westmont. Also in Westmont, a neighborhood near 55th Street and Clarendon Hills Road had numerous 10 inch diameter or greater tree limbs blown down. A garage was heavily damaged by a falling tree in Elmhurst and a large tree was snapped off at its base on Berteau in Elmhurst.
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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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Westmont, Illinois
City | Westmont |
County | DuPage |
State | Illinois (IL) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 60559 |
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