Whenever the electricity goes out, we’ve come to expect service will be restored within a few hours at most. But when major thunderstorms or tornadoes cause widespread damage, longer outages often result. Line crews work long, hard hours restoring service, but it’s a task that needs to be done methodically to be done safely.
Every co-op follows a basic principle when it comes to restoring power. Priority goes to the lines that will get the most people back in service the quickest.
- This usually begins with main lines
- Continues out to tap lines
- Then to individual service lines
Be Prepared for Outages
People on life-supporting medical equipment need to have a plan in the event of an extended outage. Be prepared to move to a place that has power until power is restored to the residence. Remember, the best way to make your family and home safer is to be prepared before a disaster happens.