utility storm response and power outage impacts
How the city responds to storms and power outages, and their impacts
Watch for follow-up items on adding more permanent backup power at lift stations or the wastewater plant, and any storm-cost budget impacts.
Typically discussed at Public Utilities Committee. Check back when the next agenda is published.
Public Utilities Committee heard two storm debriefs: the April 19 electric restoration leaned on mutual-aid crews and pole-replacement equipment, and the May 17 windstorm knocked out power to the wastewater plant and 11 lift stations. The wastewater crew kept things running by rotating portable generators and pumps for about 23 straight hours.
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Electric utility leadership reviewed the April 19 storm response, including bringing in mutual aid crews from multiple cities and specialized equipment to replace poles and restore service.
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Wastewater staff reported the May 17 windstorm caused power outages at the wastewater treatment plant and 11 lift stations; crews rotated portable generators and pumps for roughly 23 consecutive hours to prevent overflows.
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Wastewater staff reported the city avoided major reported problems during the May 17 outage response.
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