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Causes of Outages and Blinks

Electric cooperatives are committed to providing reliable, uninterrupted electrical power to their members, but sometimes storms, car accidents and even squirrels can cause power outages. Let’s look at some of the most common causes.

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Be prepared for outages

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How to handle food after a power outage

Using thermometers in your fridge and freezer is a good idea

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Storm Watch

How to prepare your family and property for severe weather

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Help is on the way

The cooperative mutual aid response after major power outages