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Know what is below

Know what is below

The 811 process for homeowners For projects that include planting a tree, installing a mailbox or building a deck, among others. Notify – Notify your local one-call center by calling 811 or making an online request 2-3 days before work begins. The one-call center will...
Snapshot: “I’ve got your back”

Snapshot: “I’ve got your back”

At Dawson PPD, safety is key. Lineworkers use a “spotter” when working out in the field. The spotter’s job is pretty straightforward; they watch the other employee work and warn them of any potential hazards. “When someone is up in the bucket truck, it is the...
Between the lines: Hazard Recognition

Between the lines: Hazard Recognition

By Gwen Kautz, Dawson PPD General Manager gkautz (at) dawsonpower.com 308-324-2386 Did you ever notice how we don’t “see things” we pass by every single day, like power poles? It’s that way with a lot of other things, too – bushes, trees, fences, signs, grain bins and...

Dawson PPD is making more improvements in the Village of Brady

(July 28, 2017) Lexington, Neb. – A project is underway in the village of Brady with the goal of improving electric reliability.  Poles are being replaced, new conductor wire is being installed and the electric load of the village will be redistributed.  The...

How are “planned outages” planned?

Ever wonder why Dawson PPD has planned outages and why they choose the dates and times?  We thought we’d share some of the factors that are considered before the decision is made. Can we safely work with the line energized?  Sometimes linemen are able to make repairs...
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