If you are experiencing a power outage or disruption to your natural gas service, please call:

Ameren Illinois: 1-800-755-5000

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Certain repairs must be completed before service can be safely restored.

Residents who need to repair customer-owned facilities, such as the meter base, weatherhead or point of attachment, should have this work performed by a professional electrical contractor. Learn more.

05/11/2009 UPDATE: Cong. Jerry Costello (VIDEO)

U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-12) applauds Governor Quinn for his quick action for declaring Franklin, Jackson and Williamson counties a state disaster area. Costello said that he will immediately contact the White House for a federal disaster declaration should Governor Quinn request a presidential disaster declaration.

If Governor Quinn submits a formal request for a federal disaster declaration, I will immediately contact the White House and ask President Obama to act quickly, said Costello.

A federal disaster declaration can only be issued by the President after receiving a formal request from Governor Quinn.

Costello will be in the area on Monday to assess the damage and meet with local officials.

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