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About Jodi Baker

Jodi Baker writes stories and shoots videos for The Wire. Jodi was a television news reporter before she came to work for OPPD as a media specialist in 2013. Jodi earned her degree in broadcasting from the University of Nebraska-Omaha. She's worked for news stations from her hometown of Omaha to sunny San Diego. She’s married with two bright and energetic children (a boy and a girl), who keep them running from one activity to the next.
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What happened on Aug. 10?

Exploring what a derecho is and how it wreaked havoc across the Midwest on Aug. 10, 2020.

How heat affects the electric system

OPPD takes precautions to deal with dangerous heat levels to keep the power on and people safe.

Make a disaster preparation kit in just minutes

It doesn’t take long to prepare your family for a disaster. We help you get started.

Keep informed with OPPD’s Outage Map

Keep informed with OPPD’s outage map.

Proper ceiling fan rotation for cold weather

Use ceiling fans to your advantage in cold weather.

Life & death decisions with downed power lines

Snow, ice and wind can wreak havoc with power lines. If you encounter downed lines, your response is critical.

Circuit outage in central Omaha

Power restored in central Omaha

Infographic: Wind, snow, ice. Which storm tops them all?

Storms can wreak havoc on the electric system, from power plants to substations to homes.

Light’s impact on sleep as children head back to school

Getting kids to bed earlier is challenging enough, use light to help the process.

Reducing energy usage when the heat is on

Summer is at full strength, but there are steps you can take to help keep your energy usage from going through the roof.