Austin promised to take a look at burying power lines. Now what?
The "Undergrounding Feasibility Study" is expected to go before some council members at next month's Austin Energy Utility ...
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Local crews prepare for challenging conditions as ice storm looms over power lines
He says that while the snowstorms we’ve seen in our area can make things difficult, ice storms are what can cause major power outages ... way to repair downed lines. Meyers explained ...
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Roads, possible power outages a concern as freezing rain, ice come to Chicago
Instead, anyone who sees a downed power line should call ComEd ... fall on trees," said ComEd distribution systems vice president Vito Martino. "We're going to see ice on the conductors and ...
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'Incredibly dangerous': How to prepare for incoming ice storm
"A half inch of ice accumulation can add 500 pounds of extra weight or more to power lines. Tree branches coated in ice can snap and fall on power lines. "Families and businesses should be ...
An ice storm could take down power lines. How to report an electric outage in Michigan
Power companies across the Lower Peninsula offer multiple ways to report electric outages, see affected areas online.
Roads, possible power outages a concern as freezing rain, ice come to Chicago
Widespread freezing rain and drizzle are causing untreated roads, sidewalks, and driveways to become icy and slick.