Recent Updates for Ameren Illinois Outage Center

05/08/12 - 06:00 - Quieter Weather Predicted

2012-05-08T12:16:09Z

Based on the prospect of quieter weather conditions for the next several days, we are standing down from a heightened state of preparedness and returning the organization to status GREEN – Normal Operations, effective at 06:00.

Take time now to prepare for storms. Learn how here.

Also, learn now how to report outages and check outages online.

Call 1.800.755.5000 to report gas odor or downed wires.

05/08/2012 - Normal Operations - Green Status

2012-05-08T12:13:00Z

The Ameren Illinois Emergency Operations Center is at status GREEN – Normal Operations. We stand by ready to respond if needed.

Prepare now for the next storm. Learn about reporting and checking outage status online.

Be Safe. Always, stay away from down power lines.

05/07/12 - 08:15 - Threat of Severe Weather Continues Through Today

2012-05-07T13:25:27Z

Weather Update:

There is a threat (15-20%) for isolated storms with winds 55-65 mph and high amounts of lightning to impact the southeast portions of our service territory later this afternoon. Points south and east of a line from Chester, Il to Terra Haute, IN are at particular “risk” from this type of development this afternoon and evening.

Operations at YELLOW Alert:

Based on this weather forecast guidance, the Ameren Illinois organization will remain at YELLOW weather alert status through this day. Ameren Illinois operations are ready to respond as needed to any storm outages.

Storm Safety:

Remember to be safe. Stay away from downed power lines. Report immediately to Ameren Illinois at 1.800.755.5000.

05/06/12 - 07:00 - Threat of Severe Weather

2012-05-06T14:15:43Z

Weather Update:

We have a threat of severe storms developing across the state through the afternoon, this evening and overnight and, in fact, well into tomorrow. Wind guests up to 60 and even 70 mph are being forecast within the storm cells and later today the development of a defined destructive squall line is anticipate to move across portions of the state.

Operations at YELLOW Alert:

Based on this weather forecast guidance, the Ameren Illinois Emergency Operations Center is declaring a YELLOW weather alert for the organization, effective at 07:00 05/06/2012 today. Ameren Illinois operations are ready to respond as needed to any storm outages.

Storm Safety:

Remember to be safe. Stay away from downed power lines. Report immediately to Ameren Illinois at 1.800.755.5000.