ComEd is asking residents in Tinley Park and Orland Park to conserve electricity this afternoon due to an equipment issue.
According to the company, ComEd is “addressing a localized and emergent issue,” and as a result, they have had to take a piece of equipment in the area out of service.
Residents in Tinley Park and Orland Park are being asked to conserve energy until at least 7:30 p.m. Thursday to “reduce the risk of outages” in the area.
Customers are being asked to conserve power in the following ways:
-Turn off or unplug all unnecessary lights and devices at this time
-Raise their thermostats by at least 2-to-3 degrees
-Do not use appliances like dishwashers, washing machines and dryers
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-Keep shades, blinds and curtains closed to minimize the amount of heat entering homes
The latest information can be found on the company’s website.
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