Look up, look out, look around this harvest season
As this busy time of year gets into full swing, it’s a good time to remember safety around power lines when driving equipment.
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Infographic: Wind, snow, ice. Which storm tops them all?
Storms can wreak havoc on the electric system, from power plants to substations to homes.
Take care when landscaping around padmount transformers
Don’t be to quick to camouflage that green metal box in your back yard. It’s an important part of your electric service. Here’s tips for where and what you should plant in these areas.
Keep it cool: Good AC maintenance aids efficiency
To get the most efficient use of your air conditioner, service the unit at least once a year and watch for these warning signs.
Tips for identifying, and protecting against, heat-related illnesses
After the record setting temps of Memorial Day weekend, be aware of the dangers of heat-related illnesses and follow these tips to recover from them. Just drinking water may not be enough.
At OPPD, safety extends beyond power lines
OPPD was recently awarded as one of Nebraska’s safest companies.
Spring showers can bring severe weather
Spring means severe weather can pop up at any time. Brush up on your severe weather safety with these tips.
OPPD continues to maintain safe, reliable service
OPPD continues to maintain safe, reliable service while assisting customers affected by flooding
Facts about your power service in a flood situation
If your home is in an evacuation area, there is a process in place to ensure the safe shut off and return of electricity service. Read on for more details.
Wind and ice have weighty effect on power lines
See how OPPD prepares for the damaging effects of snow and ice on transmission and distribution lines – and how wind alone can be just as dangerous.