South Omaha outage restored at 5:03p.m.
Crews restore south Omaha outage at 5:03 p.m. Car accident hit pole and downed wires, causing the problem.
Safety Tips
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Can you dig it? Better call Nebraska 811 first [Infographic]
Aug. 11 – also known as 8/11 – serves as a reminder to all OPPD customers to call Nebraska 811 before starting a digging project. It’s the law, and it locates any underground utilities on your property.
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.
Prepare for power outages in 10 easy steps
With severe weather, power outages are a distinct possibility. But we can take some simple steps ahead of time, to be better prepared.
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.