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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.
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Sunday load control possible for irrigators – August 14, 2022
Load control possible August 14, 2022
SUNDAY LOAD CONTROL FOR IRRIGATORS 8/7/22
Load control is possible on Sunday, August 7, 2022. All of Dawson PPD’s irrigation load management groups are eligible for Sunday control. Irrigators are encouraged to pay attention to text messages, emails KRVN 880 AM announcements or DawsonPower.com for updates. You...
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