Storm Safety
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CEO’s Message – September 2024
Sayonara Summer Storms: An Update on Major Outage Events
As summer ends, we at Stearns Electric hope storm season does too. After avoiding… -
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10 Things You Might Not Know about Power Restoration
July 12, 2024
Have you ever watched a video or TV show where a person is cooking a meal, then suddenly, they snap… -
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Downed and Dangerous: Power Line Safety
June 24, 2024
High winds, lightning, falling trees and vehicle accidents can cause significant damage to the electrical distribution system, downing power lines…
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During Storm Season, Stay Clear of Downed Power Lines
April 20, 2023
Severe Weather Awareness Week is April 17-21
During Minnesota’s Severe Weather Awareness Week, April 17-21, Stearns Electric Association and its wholesale… -
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Play It Safe with Portable Generators
March 6, 2023
Despite the continued snow, summer storm season is upon us, which means greater potential for power outages. If you’re planning…
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May Storms Cause Significant Damage to Distribution System
June 27, 2022
In May, two different severe weather events caused significant damage to our Cooperative’s distribution system. On Thursday, May 12, our…
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Safety Tips for Before, During and After the Storm
June 13, 2022
Storm season is in full swing. Many summer storms have the potential to produce tornadoes––they can happen anytime, anywhere, and…