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Hurricane season and your power: what to do before a storm hits
Hurricanes cause some of the longest outages in the country. Here’s why, what the forecasts mean, and how to get…
What is a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS)?
In wildfire country, utilities sometimes turn off power on purpose. Here’s why shutoffs happen, how long they last, and how…
Why heat waves can push the power grid to its limit
When everyone runs the AC at once, the grid can run short. Here’s how heat leads to outages and what…
Winter storms and outages: ice, wind and record demand
Ice storms snap lines and cold snaps strain the grid. Here’s how to keep your family warm and safe if…
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