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OPPDCares

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OPPDCares

@OPPDCares

Official account for Omaha Public Power District. Page monitored during normal business hours. News, outages, contact, etc. ➡ linktr.ee/omahapublicpow…

Omaha, Nebraska

Joined April 2009

OPPDCares
@OPPDCares
Jul 17, 2021
Thanks to all our mutual aid partners that showed up in our time of need. More than 900 “boots on the ground” made up of OPPD & mutual aid folks, left their families to help us restore power to 188,000 customers in our community. Grateful doesn’t even begin to describe it. 🧡👏
OPPDCares
@OPPDCares
Aug 1, 2024
We have received reports of customers approaching our workers in the field. It's natural to want updates, but please keep your distance. Our crews are handling dangerous tasks & need 100% focus to restore power safely and efficiently. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
OPPDCares
@OPPDCares
Sep 10, 2021
Today, we were privileged to join the community in honoring Cpl. Daegan Page. We learned that Cpl. Page planned to pursue a career as a lineworker after he separated from the service. Our deepest condolences go out to the family & to the 13 troops who lost their lives. RIP
OPPDCares
@OPPDCares
Jul 11, 2021
We are not letting up on restoration efforts. There are currently 178 crews consisting of 539 personnel working to restore power. Today, crews are encountering areas w/ dense vegetation tangled in our power lines. We must remove vegetation before restoration work can continue.
OPPDCares
@OPPDCares
Jul 11, 2021
I cannot emphasize enough how DANGEROUS this is. YOU SHOULD NEVER TOUCH OR MOVE A DOWNED POWER LINE. (that includes using it as jump rope) ALWAYS ASSUME IT IS ENERGIZED.
Sarpy Blotter
@SarpyBlotter
Jul 11, 2021
RP advises the Juvs are using a downed power line as a jump rope.
OPPDCares
@OPPDCares
Aug 1, 2024
We are working to restore power to 218,000 customers after a severe windstorm with gusts up to 100 mph hit the Omaha area, causing widespread damage & outages, particularly in Douglas and Sarpy counties. Cass, Saunders, Washington, Pottawattamie & Otoe counties are also affected.
OPPDCares
@OPPDCares
Aug 2, 2024
Crews have restored service to 60% of those who lost power in Wednesday night’s storm. In just over 24 hours our crews and mutual aid partners have restored power to more than 134,000 customers. The number of customers without power now sits at 86,965. stormandoutage.com/2024/08/01/cre…
OPPDCares
@OPPDCares
Jul 10, 2021
All of our crews, in addition to mutual aid crews, are working to restore power after one of the most severe storms we've seen in recent history. Restoring your power as quickly and safely as possible is our top priority and we'll work around the clock until that's been done.
OPPDCares
@OPPDCares
Aug 2, 2024
After crews worked through the night, OPPD employees, mutual aid & contractors started the day by getting supplies & instructions before heading out for more restoration work. For further storm updates & information on available resources, visit ➡️ StormandOutage.com
OPPDCares
@OPPDCares
Jul 13, 2021
As of 8:45 p.m. tonight, approximately 28,000 customers remain without power. OPPD still has a goal approaching 99% restoration by 11:59 p.m. tomorrow, July 13. Learn more: ow.ly/izWR50FuBSz
OPPDCares
@OPPDCares
Aug 31, 2021
OPPD crews expect to arrive in Baton Rouge, Louisiana this evening. The team of 15 could be deployed for a week — if not longer — to assist @EntergyLA with restoration efforts. Here's a clip that was captured of the convoy passing through Arkansas earlier today.
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OPPDCares
@OPPDCares
Jul 19, 2021
Thanks to our customers for the outpouring of support during last week's multi-day outage. On many occasions, crews & other OPPD employees mentioned how good it felt to be appreciated by the community. Here's a few examples of the goodwill we saw.
OPPDCares
@OPPDCares
Aug 1, 2024
We're still working to restore power to everyone affected by yesterday's extreme windstorm. Currently, there are 99,608 customers without power, down from a peak of 218,332. For further storm updates and information on assistance resources, visit ➡️ StormandOutage.com
OPPDCares
@OPPDCares
Jul 12, 2021
You may see workers in their trucks or standing by–it may not look like they are actively working, but please know they ARE. Some tasks involve awaiting electrification or testing power quality that are not as visible as a worker in a bucket truck. This is part of the process.