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Safety Preparation: Outage Information

Service interruptions can happen at any time, for many reasons. Whenever a power outage occurs, we strive to restore power as quickly and as safely as possible. However, there are times when things such as storms or car accidents may cause prolonged power outages. Understanding common causes of outages and the steps to restore power can be beneficial. 

COMMON CAUSES OF POWER OUTAGES 

STEPS TO RESTORE POWER

When a devastating event effects our electrical distribution system, long outage durations are unavoidable. Our priority is always restoring service quickly and as safely as possible. Safe and quick power restoration must be done systematically. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What are common causes of outages?

Often times, power outages are caused by small animals such as squirrels, snakes, and birds.  Also, trees, tree limbs, and tree growth can also be a common source of power outages.

 

What causes longer outage durations?

Severe weather, especially when it causes system wide outages or major damage to our distribution system, can often times cause longer outage durations.  Vehicle accidents can be another source of prolonged outages.  Also, things such as equipment failures may also extend the length of an outage. 

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  • My Account
    • Billing and Payments
    • Managing Your Service
    • Online Forms
    • Together We Save
  • My Co-op
    • About Santee Electric Cooperative
    • Touchstone Energy Cooperatives
    • Board of Trustees
    • Bylaws of Santee Electric
    • Management Team
    • Annual Meeting
    • Service Rates, Rules And Regulations
    • Capital Credits
    • Integrated Resource Plan
    • SEC How-To
    • Careers
    • Contact Us
  • My Energy Resources
    • Energy Programs
    • Help My House
    • Energy Tips and Tools
    • HomeServe
    • Green Power Website
    • Electric Vehicles
    • Santee Electric Solar Information
  • My Community
    • Community Programs
    • SEC in Schools
    • Washington Youth Tour
    • Bright Ideas
    • Operation Round Up
    • Economic Development
  • My Safety
    • Electric Safety
    • Safety Awareness
    • ABC's of Electricity
    • Safety Quiz
  • My Storm Center
    • Report a Power Outage
    • Safety Preparation: Outage Information