This past July, the Homewood experienced a tornado with winds over 100 mph. The storm caused significant power outages across the downtown area, including Village Hall, which was closed for three days. The Police and Fire Departments also experienced outages, but were able to function using backup power.
This incident caused the village to examine weaknesses in its electrical infrastructure. Since then, village staff have expressed desire for a more reliable system.
On Aug. 23…
