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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 teenagers (a boy and a girl), who keep them running from one activity to the next.
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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.

Check ceiling fans for summer

Check ceiling fans for summer: Are the blades moving in the right direction?

How to provide calm for pets during stormy weather

Stormy weather can be really scary for our four-legged friends. Help your pets cope with these tips from the Nebraska Humane Society and the Department of Homeland Security.

Stormy weather

Stormy weather this week brings the potential for power outages

Staying safe, reconnecting power after the flood

Those impacted by flooding have a lot of questions right now. OPPD is here to help. As the water recedes, keeping our customers and communities safe remains a top priority.

Beware of electric shock dangers with flooded basements

Many Nebraskans are coping with flooded basements. Here’s what you need to know before beginning clean-up.

OPPD working to protect infrastructure, service

On the front line and behind the scenes, OPPD continues to watch water levels, while working to deliver safe, reliable energy