What happened on Aug. 10?
Exploring what a derecho is and how it wreaked havoc across the Midwest on Aug. 10, 2020.
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How heat affects the electric system
OPPD takes precautions to deal with dangerous heat levels to keep the power on and people safe.
Crews working around the clock to restore power
OPPD crews working through the night, 84% of those who lost power have been restored.
What is OPPD’s outage restoration process?
Video shows how OPPD springs into action when the power goes out and our crews work on restoration.
Traffic light outages are joint effort between OPPD, city
Drivers should treat an intersection with a traffic light outage as a four-way stop.
The Sacrifice: Getting lights on when the power is out
When the lights go out, so do they. Line workers leave the comforts of their homes and families to deal with storms, outages.
Storm prep? ‘We’re ready’
OPPD is ready to act when weather turns bad and causes power outages.
What causes circuit trips?
Power outages can happen at any time. Find out what causes them and what OPPD does to minimize them.
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.
Preventing shock in the water
Faulty wiring or the use of damaged cords and devices can electrify the water. Make sure your swimming area is safe.