What causes power outages?

Power outages can be caused by a variety of factors. The primary cause is often severe weather conditions such as storms, hurricanes, or heavy snowfall that may damage power lines, poles, or other electrical equipment. Accidents involving vehicles colliding with power infrastructure can also disrupt the power supply. Maintenance and construction work being conducted by utility crews can lead to planned outages. Equipment failure, such as transformers or circuit breakers, can also result in power outages. Additionally, wildlife interference like birds or small animals coming into contact with electrical equipment can cause disruptions. Finally, in rare cases, power outages may occur due to issues with power generation or transmission within the electric grid. Met-Ed strives to minimize outages and restore power promptly in such situations.