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
High winds, snow and ice can cause tree limbs to fall on power lines. Other weather effects, like wildfires and lightning strikes, can cause major damage to equipment.
Critters
Squirrels, birds, snakes and other animals can inadvertently contact power lines, causing short circuits and disruptions to electrical supply.
Accidents
Vehicles can crash into utility poles, bringing down power lines. Construction and excavation work can also result in disruptions to underground lines.
Scheduled maintenance
Occasionally, we plan outages to perform upgrades or repairs to parts of the local grid.
OTHER NEWS
4 steps to keep you cyber safe
4 steps to keep you cyber safe – multifactor authentication, software updates, link clicks and strong passwords.
Ask the board: A conversation with Craig Wietjes
Meet Dawson PPD’s Board of Directors Vice President Craig Wietjes.
Robb Hanna promoted to Manager of Information Technology
Former Dawson Public Power District Technology Integration and Security Specialist Robb Hanna has been promoted to Manager of Information Technology.