Power Outage in Geneva Quickly Fixed; Small Fire Put Out at Geneva High School
A fallen tree limb is believed to be responsible for knocking down a power line that caused an electric outage early today (Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017) on the northwest side of Geneva.
The initial outage, which impacted 621 customers, took place around 6:25 a.m. from Anderson Boulevard west to Highbury Lane and from State Street north to Gray Street. Power was restored to 565 customers by about 7:30 a.m., but 56 customers on Anderson Boulevard, Richards Street and Center Street were not expected to be back online until closer to 9:30 a.m.
The power outage also resulted in a small electric motor to overheat and start on fire at Geneva High School this morning. The fire was extinguished quickly by school personnel, but some smoke had entered the building. The Geneva Fire Department responded to the scene immediately to help ventilate and inspect the building. After the scene was cleared, students were allowed back in the classrooms for first period.
SOURCE: city of Geneva news release
How to Report an Outage in Geneva
What do I do if a Power Outage Occurs? 
Check to see if your neighbors have power or if the street lights are still working. If they are, check your electrical panel for a blown fuse or a tripped circuit breaker. If you live in an apartment or condominium, check the circuit breaker near the meter. If the power is still out, call:
- Business Hours: Geneva Public Works Electrical Division at 630-232-1503 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday to Friday.
- After Hours: Geneva Police Department non-emergency number at 630-232-4736
The Police Department will contact the on-call Electric Division staff. During normal business hours you can report a power outage online via the city’s website.
Medical Alert
It is important that residents who use life support equipment in their homes notify Tri-Com at 630-232-4739 so that special care can be taken to keep you informed during an extended outage.
How Do I Receive Outage Updates?
In the event of a large power outage, information will be available via the city’s:
SOURCE: city of Geneva website
