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Restoration Will be a "Multiple Day" Effort, ComEd Says
ComEd is reporting more than 10,000 power outages in its Glenbard region, serving a majority of DuPage County.
As of 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, there are still more than 10,000 ComEd customers without power, according to ComEd's outage map.
Tuesday's storm has caused "extensive damage" requiring a "multiple day" restoration effort from Commonwealth Edison, according to its website.
ComEd is reporting more than 10,000 power outages in its Glenbard region, serving Wheaton and surrounding areas in DuPage County.
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As of 8 a.m. Wednesday, approximately 268,000 ComEd customers were without power, according to ComEd, which has restored power for approximately 126,000 customers since the storm.
ComEd reminds customers to never approach a downed power line and to always assume a power line is energized and dangerous. If you see a downed power line, call 1-800-Edison-1 immediately.
Find out what's happening in Wheatonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Customers can receive outage alerts via text messages. Go to the website to sign up.
Traffic notice:
Stoplights are out at Roosevelt and Winfield roads in Wheaton and Roosevelt and County Farm roads in Wheaton. East of County Farm Road, Roosevelt Road is reduced to one lane due to heavy construction.
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