ComEd Prepares for Severe Weather

West Chicago, Illinois: October 18, 2007 - Anticipating a severe storm today, the City of West Chicago has learned that ComEd is taking steps to prepare for potential weather-related outages and, in addition to activating its Emergency Operations Center, has issued the following information:

• As of 7:00 a.m., 9,338 customers have been affected by the storm. As of 7:00 a.m., 2,160 customers are currently without service. The estimated time of restorations will be provided following a thorough damage assessment. ComEd customers should contact 1-800-Edison-1 to report interruptions to service.

• Downed power lines present potentially dangerous situations. Stay clear of such lines and report them to ComEd as soon as possible.

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West Chicago is the one of the fastest-growing cities in DuPage County in the western suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. With a current population of more than 25,000, West Chicago is a diverse, family-oriented community with a rich cultural mix and a proud heritage. West Chicago is the first Illinois community established by the railroads and continues to be a convenient transportation hub served by three major rail lines, Illinois' third-busiest airport and three state highways. West Chicago offers award-winning schools, a growing industrial park and convenient access to parks, shopping and restaurants. Additional information can be found on the city's website at www.westchicago.org or by calling Rosemary Mackey directlyat (630) 293-2200 x 139.

CITY OF WEST CHICAGO 475 Main Street, West Chicago, Illinois 60185 T - (630) 293-2200 www.westchicago.org