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.
Due to the dangerously cold temperatures throughout our service territory and region, we're recommending that our customers conserve energy today and for the next several days to help keep our systems and your homes and businesses safe and energized.
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.
OPPD crews are working as quickly & safely as possible to restore power to those affected by the overnight storms. We understand how frustrating this situation can be & we appreciate your patience during restoration efforts.
Here's a look at the steps we take to restore power.
Here are some pictures of crews working to repair distribution lines in Plattsmouth, NE. Repairing main distribution lines can help restore service to multiple customers.
After a damaging round of storms in the OPPD service territory, there are still 7,600 customers still without power. We're partnering with emergency management agencies and first responders to assist where needed to clear debris and downed power lines.
OPPD crews restored power to more customers overnight. This morning, about 250 customers are still without power. Our repair work, including the replacement of power poles, continues today. Please know our crews are working as quickly & safely as possible to bring service back.
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Our crews will work as quickly and safely as possible to get your power restored. Please make sure to report your outage at or on the OPPDconnect app. Thank you.
OPPD crews and mutual aid crews from
@NPPDnews
worked through the night, and just over 1,800 customers are still without power. We’re here to support our customers through this difficult time, and we appreciate your patience as we work to restore power.
We are asking all OPPD customers, residential & commercial, to take simple steps to conserve energy today & tomorrow (Jan. 14-15) due to frigid temps causing an increased demand for electricity. These steps, when multiplied, can greatly reduce the demand and strain on the system.
With severe storms possible this evening, it's important to make sure you are ready in the event of a power outage. Here are some tips to help you prepare. ✔️
After days of intense work, we're pleased to report that we've restored power to all customers whose homes or businesses can receive service. For those with major property damage, please contact us at 402-536-4131 to discuss your service and next steps.
OPPD leaders are holding a press conference for the media at 4 p.m. today to discuss the storm outages. A livestream link to the event can be found on the homepage of .
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.
If you should experience a power outage, please be sure & report it so it is tracked in our outage reporting system. Our social channels are not connected to the system so if you tell us on here, your home may be missed. Please use one of these methods to report your outage 👇
OPPD crews & mutual aid partners are continuing restoration efforts for 65,000 customers still without power.
Here is an example of a downed power line. Please remember that if you encounter a downed line DO NOT approach it. Always treat a downed line as if it is energized.
Strong thunderstorms with hail and possible tornadoes are forecasted tonight and tomorrow morning for the OPPD service territory. ⚠️
If you lose power, report it in one of the following ways:
📞 1-800-554-6773
📲 OPPDconnect app
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Please treat all downed power lines as if they are live and high voltage. Stay away from them, and report them immediately to OPPD at 1-800-554-6773 or call 911.
Please remember, it is critical that our crews and all emergency personnel maintain their focus when it comes to storm and outage restoration for their safety and the safety of the public. We ask that you not approach them if you see them making repairs. ⚠️⚠️
With severe weather heading our way, we want you to be prepared in the event of a power outage. If your power goes out, please report it in one of the following ways:
📞 Call 1-800-554-6773
🌐 Go online to
📲 Use the OPPDconnect app
If you have to venture out, you may encounter traffic lights that are out due to the storm. Please be cautious while driving and treat all dark or flashing traffic lights as four-way stop signs.
Here is a graphic that breaks down the rules.
OPPD is working to restore power to the 665 remaining customers still affected by this morning's storms. Unfortunately, a new outage just before 5 p.m. is affecting another 3,088 customers.
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OPPD is asking all customers, including businesses, to conserve energy due to the extreme cold temperatures causing an increased demand for electricity.
OPPD has continued to make good progress on power restoration work. Currently, fewer than 400 customers remain without power as a result of this morning's storms. Our work continues
If you are experiencing a power outage, please be sure & report it so it is tracked in our outage reporting system. Our social channels are not connected to the system so if you tell us on here, your home may be missed. Please use one of these methods to report your outage. 👇
Thank you for your patience as we continue restoration efforts. Depending on the damage at your home, you may need to contact an electrician to make repairs. Here's what you should know regarding damage repair responsibility. ⬇️
For further details, visit
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Currently, rolling outages are NOT planned. We are asking our customers to conserve to support the reliability of our local system and keep our local utility bills stable.
Galloping lines are the primary cause of today's power outages. When ice freezes on power lines, it forms a teardrop shape, which makes the line aerodynamic and prone to galloping with the wind.
Here are some examples of damages we're seeing today as we respond to wind-related power outages. If you encounter a downed power line, DO NOT approach it. Always assume the line is energized and dangerous.
OPPD crews & mutual aid partners are working hard to restore service to thousands of customers still without power. For everyone's safety, please do not approach crews. By resisting the urge to engage with them, you can help us get this work done as quickly & safely as possible.
Here are some examples of the extensive tree damage crews are facing with a majority of the remaining outages. Situations like these are not 1 to 2-hour restoration jobs. These jobs can take 4 to 5-hours and in certain situations, up to 10 hours.
Crews restored power to a circuit service more than 1,500 customers in north central Omaha that started before 5 p.m.; work to restore scattered outages caused by storms continues -
OPPD sabe que esta interrupción prolongada ha sido difícil para muchos de nuestros clientes. A continuación, se muestra una lista de recursos disponibles para ayudarlo a reabastecer su refrigerador.
A big THANK YOU to not only our crews but all our mutual aid partners who showed up to support us with restoration efforts. More than 100 crews, made up of OPPD and mutual aid folks, left their families to help us restore power to nearly 35,000 customers in our community.🙌🧡
In the wake of last week's severe storms and tornadoes, we want to express our gratitude to local emergency response agencies, communication partners and
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. Their swift response and efforts to keep the public informed saved lives.