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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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Tag: severe weather
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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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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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The Wire’s top 10 stories of 2024
Last year's top 10 stories include generation growth, OPPD's first utility-scale solar project, a new addition to the top 10 biggest storms list and more.
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Preserving reliable, resilient power
Southwest Power Pool raises planning reserve margins for its member utilities, including OPPD, to maintain reliability amid extreme weather, surging demand for power.
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OPPD mutual aid team heading home
OPPD’s mutual aid team wrapped up its restoration work in Orlando and headed home Sunday. The team originally left to help restore power in West Virginia and Virginia.
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