Taylorville Fire Chief Matt Adermann is urging local residents to stay home until further notice.

Most city streets have power lines, tree limbs, and other debris littering them at the moment.

Most restaurants in Taylorville are also closed due to not having power.

Staying off the streets will enable emergency crews to clear roadways and allow Ameren crews to restore power.

Some reported damage include a pole barn in Edinburg, a large tree down at Shumway and 3rd in Taylorville, and downed power lines everywhere.