Overnight there were a number of temporary power outages in various locations around town. Downed service or power lines caused about 15 areas of outages, affected a total of more than 3,000 customers in Glenview. The Village actively monitored the situation and was in regular communication with ComEd. Police patrolled the impacted areas and made updates on social media.
Fortunately, ComEd responded to all outage reports quickly and power was restored within a short time.
In preparation for the possibility of more power or service lines coming down, the Village has activated our emergency response plan. Currently, in addition to public safety personnel, staff from Public Works, Inspectional Services and our Resolution Center are available to respond to any emergencies. In case of an emergency, dial 911. Call (I847) 724-1700 with all non-emergency requests until 5 p.m. daily.
Anyone who needs warm shelter can come to Glenview Village Hall, 2500 East Lake Avenue, at any hour. If the need arises, additional warming shelters can be opened.
For your safety, we encourage residents to stay indoors and off the roadways during the extreme weather conditions. If you must go out, dress properly, with several layers of loose-fitting clothes covering nose, ears, toes, cheeks, chin and fingers.
When temperatures fall below 25 degrees, the Village applies calcium chloride to its salt to make it more effective on roadways in cold weather. But even that treated salt becomes ineffective at extremely low temperatures. So be prepared to encounter slippery spots on roadways.
