Weather such as high winds, lightning, freezing rain, ice on power lines and snow are some of the leading causes of power outages outages.  Trees falling on a power lines can also cause power outages. Would you know what to do during a power outage in your home.  Click for some tips to follow during a power outage. 

Apagones (Ready.gov, Spanish version: Power Outages)

If you severe storm hits, causes a power outage in your neighborhood, you should report it immediately to ComEd (800) 334-7661. If you are unable to reach ComEd, you can also report it to 311 by calling  (847) 448-4311.

 You are able to track companies having power outages in your area.   

Caution: Carbon Monoxide Kills

•  Never use a generator, grill, camp stove or other gasoline, propane, natural gas or charcoal-burning devices inside a home, garage, basement, crawlspace or any partially enclosed area. Locate unit away from doors, windows and vents that could allow carbon monoxide to come indoors.
• Install carbon monoxide alarms in central locations on every level of your home and outside sleeping areas to provide early warning of accumulating carbon monoxide.
• If the carbon monoxide alarm sounds, move quickly to a fresh air location outdoors or by an open window or door.
• Call for help from the fresh air location and remain there until emergency personnel arrive to assist you.