There are a number of causes for unplanned power outages, because of the diverse nature of electrical
distribution systems, the following are examples including but not limited to:
1.Weather
—> Weather is a major cause of power outages; lighting, wind, freezing rain,
snow, forest fires, and tree branches in contact with power lines can cause an
outage.
2.Animals
—> Squirrels and birds are very common causes for power outages when they
make contact with our electrical distribution facilities. Additionally, a less know
cause of outages are beavers. Beavers can causes outages by taking down trees
near electrical distribution facilities and dropping those same trees directly onto
the powerline.
3.Human Interference
—> If electrical distribution facilities are hit and damaged as the result of a high
load move, a motor vehicle accident or excavating, a power outage can occur.
Additionally, individuals must always be aware of overhead and underground lines
as making contact can cause an outage and is extremely dangerous. Always be
aware and ask yourself, 'Where's the Line' and be sure to click before you dig to
locate underground utilities through Utility Safety Partners.
If you experience a power outage and we have not contacted you, please check
your breaker first to ensure it is in the on position and contact our 24 hour Emergency Call Center: 1-877-749-3655. Please provide your name, legal land location, account number and phone numbers you can be reached at.
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