A new home for major outage updates
OPPD's new outage map provides a wealth of information. And now, during major outage events, you will find daily rolling updates right here on The Wire.
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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Tag: power outages
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New interactive map will provide quick, easy access to outage information
The new outage map will provide real-time information about areas experiencing outages, the total number of customers affected, the estimated time of power restoration and more.
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Responding to the most destructive storm in OPPD’s history
Powerful winds and heavy coatings of ice caused significant damage in several parts of the service district. OPPD replaced 1,524 distribution poles and 71 transmission poles during the restoration.
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How Does That Work?
What causes ‘circuit trips’?
A number of things can cause an outage, including stormy weather, animals interfering with equipment, tree limbs in power lines and equipment trouble.
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OPPD receives commendation for restoration work after hurricane
A team of 16 OPPD employees spent three days in Orlando in October, working to help restore power to about 83,400 Orlando Utilities Commission customers.
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Infographic: There’s a new addition
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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