The Wire

Energy news from Omaha Public Power District

Jodi Baker

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These tips can help you keep your household prepared for emergencies

September is National Preparedness Month. Having an emergency plan in place and a disaster kit prepared can help keep your household safe.

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Greener Together grant helps grow accessibility at City Sprouts garden

Local leaders join neighbors and volunteers at City Sprouts Community Garden to celebrate improvements to a space that provides much more than produce. 

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3 ways to identify a utility worker

Scammers don’t always hide behind a telephone. Sometimes they try to take advantage of customers by posing as utility employees. These tips can help you identify a legitimate utility worker.

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Tips to keep your holidays merry, bright and safe

Arlo Christensen, an OPPD safety expert, shares guidance for safely using holiday lights both inside and outside of your home.

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Infographic: There’s a new addition
to our Top 10 biggest storms list

This infographic looks at the 10 biggest storms OPPD has faced based on power outages. The most destructive ones may surprise you.

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‘It’s an honor and a privilege’

OPPD’s mutual aid team returns home, weary but grateful for the opportunity to help restore power to communities affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

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