A huge thunderstorm Monday caused what ComEd is calling one of the largest power outages in Chicago’s history. Some homes were still without power Tuesday as Chicago junk removal teams worked with homeowner to clear out trees and yard waste thrown around by the reported 75-mile-per-hour winds.
Northern Lake County was hit hard by the storm, where 70-mile-per-hour winds downed trees and caused some property damage. Power was still out there as of Tuesday morning, according to Fox News Chicago.
The storm also caused big problems for the Six Flags America amusement park in Gurnee, Il. The park was forced to close when it lost power due to downed power lines but was scheduled to re-open Tuesday.
The storm not only resulted in power outages but a lot of debris. Crews from Wisconsin, Michigan and Indiana were called in to help with the junk removal effort. Removing tree limbs, yard waste and debris from public roadways, these teams looked to create a calm after the storm for Chicago-area residents. But for homeowners who fell victim to storm damage, private junk removal services helped provide similar comfort.
With power slowly returning to homes and Chicago junk removal teams working to clear debris, the calm after the storm is starting to set in. As Chicago comes out of the dark and regains power, all eyes will turn to disaster preparation. While Chicago recovered nicely, what was done right and what was done wrong during the storm? Removing dangerous debris before a storm is always safer than waiting until after one has passed through.
Pruning trees and shrubs; securing windows and doors; and getting rid of any unwanted items lying around reduces the chance of property damage during a storm. Chicago appliance removal and junk removal experts can help you be prepared and give you peace of mind to safely survive the next big storm.