Cars hitting utility poles and animals coming into contact with power lines are also common causes. BTES has installed protective devices throughout its electric system that automatically isolate faults caused by such events. When you see your lights blink rapidly, that is often a protective device working to test whether power can be automatically restored without sending a crew.
Protects internal circuitry from high-voltage surges when the grid cycles back online. Stay at least 30 feet away from any fallen utility wires. btes power outage map top
Never use a generator indoors, in a garage, or near windows. Keep generators at least 20 feet away from the home to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. Cars hitting utility poles and animals coming into
: Water (one gallon per person/day) and a three-day supply of non-perishable food. Keep generators at least 20 feet away from
These sites can be particularly useful when a utility's official site is overloaded with traffic during a major storm.