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ComEd Expects to Restore Majority of Service by Wednesday

A majority of residents could be back online by Wednesday, July 4, says ComEd officials.

 

Residents could be without power for a fourth day while temperatures remain in the high 90s, according to ComEd officials.

ComEd is expecting to restore service to a majority of customers impacted by Sunday's storm and heat-related outages by Wednesday, according to a statement from the power company.

However, it is possible that some customers could be without power until the evening of July 5. ComEd reports that the western suburbs, including Glen Ellyn, were among the communities hardest hit by the severe thunderstorm and lightning. The numerous downed trees and snapped wires are causing the power supply company to rebuild much of its infrastructure in these areas.

Tuesday morning was the third day without power for about 2,000 Glen Ellyn residents. Originally, the storm left approximately 16,340 residents without power Sunday, and about 7,362 on Monday.

Although many suburbs have canceled Fourth of July fireworks--including Wheaton--due to storm damage, Glen Ellyn will go on with Wednesday's events as planned

During this heat ComEd provides a few tips for customers:

Public safety is paramount during storms and ComEd encourages the public to remember to take the following precautions:  

  • If you encounter a downed power line, immediately call ComEd at 1-800-EDISON1 (1-800-334-7661) or access our website at ComEd.com and report the location. Spanish-speaking customers should call 1-800-95-LUCES (1-800-955-8237). Customers also can visit Twitter for restoration updates. 
  • Never approach a downed power line. Always assume a power line is energized and extremely dangerous. 
  • Check on elderly and other sensitive family members and neighbors to ensure their safety and make alternate arrangements, as it may be some time before their power is restored. 
  • To report an outage, customers can call 1-800 EDISON1 (1-800-334-7661), or report it through the web site – ComEd.com. Customers also can follow @ComEd on Twitter or Facebook to stay up to date on the latest ComEd info.  
Related Topics: ComEd, Power Outages, Public Safety, Severe Weather, and Thunderstorm

TampaChristopher

12:09 am on Wednesday, July 4, 2012

I thought such things as Power Failures didn't happen to rich and wealthy communities like Glen Ellyn, especially since the increasing frequency of strong storms due to GLOBAL WARMING are expected and so well-planned-for. OOPS! That's right; man-made GLOBAL WARMING is a hoax, and therefore these sudden and nasty storms are once-in-a-thousand-year flukes!!

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joanne fabrics

11:42 am on Thursday, July 5, 2012

Obviously you as kidding. Once in a thousand years is an interesting philosophy though; stupid but interesting.

Steve Seaney

1:00 am on Thursday, July 5, 2012

Hello,

I'm not sure we can blame Com Ed entirely. The trucks in our area were having a very difficult time getting to the downed lines due to the 4th of July parking. The village did not make it easy or efficient for the crews to work.

The latest map shows a few hundred families are without power. I can't help wonder if a few more would have been repaired had the trucks been able to reach the downed lines, switches, etc. on the first try.

I did notice Com Ed was having communication and logistical problem. They claimed they did not know about the downed line on our neighbor's lawn, even though several of us had called it in including a fireman and a Com Ed retiree.

Steve

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