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.
Safety Tips
Prepare for power outages in 10 easy steps
With winter storms, power outages are a distinct possibility. But we can take some simple steps ahead of time, to be better prepared.
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.
Tips for helping children cope with storms [Video]
Storms can be scary for grown-ups, so it’s no surprise they strike fear in our children. OPPD turned to a pediatrician for tips to help children cope with storms.
Protect your trees
The emerald ash borer is threatening Nebraska’s ash trees. Nebraska’s community tree canopy has already taken a big hit, learn how to keep your trees safe.
Tree programs land OPPD Tree Line USA Utility award
Pursuit of practices that protect and enhance America’s urban trees lands OPPD 16th consecutive Tree Line USA Utility award.
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.
Tips for identifying, and protecting against, heat-related illnesses
As we enter the “dog days” of summer, be aware of the dangers of heat-related illnesses and follow these tips to recover from them. Just drinking water may not be enough.
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, and crews must be able to access it for repairs and to restore power. Read where and what you should plant in these areas.
Can you dig it? Better call Nebraska 811 first [Infographic]
Before you start building that new deck, call Nebraska 811 first. It’s the law, and it locates any underground utilities on your property. This infographic shows you how.