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The Power Restoration Process

Restoring power after a major outage is a big job that involves much more than simply throwing a switch or removing a tree from a line. The main goal is to restore power safely to the greatest number of members in the shortest possible time.   

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Step One

First, we check the overall system and repair damage to substations and high-voltage lines.

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Step Two

Next, we restore power to critical services such as hospitals, police, fire, water and communication systems.

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Step Three

We make repairs that will return service to the largest amount of customers in the least amount of time.

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Step Four

Finally, we restore power to smaller neighborhoods and individual members. The final step sometimes takes the longest, as we locate and repair isolated problems.