July 2024 - Bill Insert

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COMMON CAUSES OF POWER OUTAGES COMMON CAUSES OF POWER OUTAGES

There is never a good time for the power to go out, but if it happens on a sunny day, you might be left wondering why. Here are the most common causes of a power outage.

WEATHER WEATHER

WILDLIFE WILDLIFE

Squirrels, birds, snakes and other animals can inadvertently contact power lines, causing short circuits and disruptions to electrical supply.

High winds, snow and ice can cause tree limbs to fall on power lines. Other weather effects, like lightning strikes, can cause major damage to equipment.

ACCIDENTS ACCIDENTS

MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE

Vehicles can crash into utility poles, bringing down power lines. Construction and excavation work can also result in disruptions to underground lines.

Occasionally, we plan outages to perform system upgrades or encounter emergency repairs needed in areas of the local grid.