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Updated: 8:27 AM Dec 26, 2009
Update: Widespread Power Outages Reported Throughout Nebraska
Several power companies are experiencing outages due to the winter storm hitting Nebraska.
Posted: 8:27 AM Dec 26, 2009Reporter: 10/11 News Email Address: desk@kolnkgin.com |
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As of 6:00 a.m. Saturday morning, Norris Public Power District is still experiencing power outages throughout its service territory in Gage, Jefferson, Lancaster, Saline and Thayer Counties. Additional customers lost power overnight due to the strong winds. In total, it is estimated that 1,500 customers are currently without power, with Thayer County having the most customers without power.
Saturday morning, it appears the wind has subsided somewhat which will aid the District in its power restoration efforts. However, the District is facing many impassable roads which will slow down the restoration of power. County Roads Departments are providing assistance to District crews.
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Posted by: Cindy
Location: Norris customer 2
on Dec 28, 2009 at 02:40 PM
We never lost power, but our neighbors 1 mile north did on Christmas Eve. It wasn't because the guys at Norris didn't want to get out to fix the problem, it was because they couldn't. On Xmas day we watched 3 maintainers trying to break through the snow drifts across the road. They didn't get it opened until Saturday morning. And right behind them was the Norris trucks. They worked in the BLIZZARD until power was restored to the neighbors. Don't complain about Norris. They did everything within their means.
Posted by: Jenny
on Dec 28, 2009 at 12:36 PM
Nice plug Ike Mason, way to get some free advertising...I'm exaggerating of course
Posted by: Oz
Location: Boone County
on Dec 28, 2009 at 08:33 AM
We (as in few other farms around us & nearly defunct 'town' of Boone) lost power Christmas night about 9pm. Fortunately the man had been wading to the shop through the blizzard keepin tractor warm all day & were able to scoop most of the 4ft drift from the shed where the generator was with the tractor & not by hand. With it being winter, the fuel tank was mostly empty & the tractor didn't have a lot either so we def had to run it sparingly. The mile gravel to the hwy was impassable & finally had to be cleared with most of remaining fuel to see if town & more fuel was possible. Still, it never occurred to us to complain about Loup Power. We knew perfectly well how horrific conditions were & were pleasantly surprised when it came back on at 2pm the next afternoon. There wasn't likely more than a bakers dozen of us out & yet those fellas risked life & limb & gave up their own warm beds to do it as soon as humanly possible. God bless them & all the others who did the same!
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