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More Than 25K ComEd Customers Without Power as Thunderstorms Move Through – NBC Chicago
More than 25,000 ComEd customers were left in the dark Monday afternoon as a series of thunderstorms pummeled the Chicago area, bringing heavy rain, lightning...
Storm leaves thousands without power, flights canceled
ComEd reported as many as 96,400 power outages across the northern Illinois service area since the storm began Sunday.
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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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Wilmette, Illinois
| City | Wilmette |
| County | Cook |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 60091 |
A photo shared on social media showed a tree limb hanging from power lines in the 3100 block of Hartzell Street.