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ComEd Warns Excessive Heat May Cause Power Outages

Commonwealth Edison is asking customers to manage energy use efficiently during excessive heat to avoid brownouts and power outages.

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The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for the Chicago region, with temperatures climbing into the high 90s, and a heat index of 100-degrees-plus on Tuesday.
Power usage will be at its peak as residents and businesses cool off with air conditioners, possibly causing brownouts or power outages in Oak Lawn.

ComEd encourages customers manage energy use efficiently while keeping cool during the heat.

  • Cool only the rooms in use
  • Run appliances like the dishwasher and washing machine at night.
Should you experience a power outage or brownout, call ComEd at 1-800-EDISON-1 (1-800-334-7661). ComEd can't fix a power outage unless customers report it, so be sure to call them.

Subscribers to ComEd outage alerts can quickly report an outage by texting "OUT" to 26633. You will also receive notifications when an outage has been reported at your address, and get ongoing updates as the status of your outage changes.

Visit the ComEd website to sign up for text outage alerts.


These Palos-area cooling centers are also open for those who need a place to cool off:

  • Palos Township, 10802 S. Roberts Road, during weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Your local library also can provide relief from the heat.

If you have heat concerns you can contact your local police department:

  • Palos Heights 708-448-2131
  • Palos Park 708-448-2191
  • Palos Hills 708-598-2992

Please also check your elderly loved ones and neighbors.





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