Chicago, IL – About 20,000 people remain without power, predominantly in Cook and Will counties, over 48 hours after a severe storm swept through the region.
According to the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, the majority of outages are in the Chicago area, affecting approximately 10,568 customers in Cook County and 3,724 in Will County. The prolonged outages have disrupted daily life and essential services, leaving residents to cope with the challenges of a mid-summer blackout.
Commonwealth Edison Company, the primary electric provider in these areas, is working around the clock to restore power. However, the extent of the damage caused by the storm, including downed power lines and damaged infrastructure, has slowed the progress.
Residents are advised to follow safety guidelines during the outage. This includes using generators outside and away from windows, unplugging sensitive electronics, and keeping refrigerators and freezers closed to preserve food. Reporting outages to local officials is crucial for efficient recovery efforts.
For continuous updates and additional safety tips, residents can visit poweroutage.us. Local authorities are also coordinating with emergency management teams to provide support and resources to those affected by the outage.
