Summer is a great time for gathering with family and friends, attending community events, and enjoying the sunshine. While summertime can be full of fun and adventure, we can still find ourselves dealing with not-so-fun things — like power outages.
Believe me, at Morgan County REA, we hate when the power goes out as much as you do. But rest assured: When there is an outage, we work hard to resume your service as quickly and safely as possible.
Many times, the reasons for the outage are beyond our control. Here are a few reasons the power goes out:
Storms
Summer storms can bring heavy wind, lightning, and sometimes even tornadoes — all of which can wreak havoc on power lines and equipment. Severe weather can also cause trees and other debris to fall on distribution lines, cutting power.
Critters
When it comes to power outages, sometimes the smallest creatures are the biggest culprits. Birds, squirrels, and even snakes can interfere with our equipment, causing the power to go out.
Vehicles and Farm Machinery
Summer is undoubtedly a busy time of year, with lots of travel and vehicles on the road. Unfortunately, accidents do occur and sometimes they involve hitting power poles. This is also a busy season for farming, and large equipment — including tractors and implements — can hit poles or power lines, triggering an outage.
Equipment
We maintain and inspect our lines, poles, substations and other equipment regularly, but sometimes a malfunction can happen. When it does, we work to get it fixed as soon as possible.
No matter the reason for an outage, our team works actively to resolve the problem and get the lights back on. If you experience an outage, call MCREA at 970-867-5688 to report it.
Don’t forget — if the power goes out, so does Morgan County REA.
Win a $25 Bill Credit!
Each month, Morgan County REA gives two lucky members a chance at a $25 bill credit, just by reading Colorado Country Life. Congratulations, Derrick Kailey! You spotted your name in the May magazine and claimed your credit.
There are two more member names and their account numbers hidden somewhere in this issue. If you find your name and account number call MCREA’s communications department at 970-867-5688 by July 31 to claim a $25 credit on your next bill.
Dave Frick is the General Manager of Morgan County REA. Morgan County REA, a member-owned cooperative, is dedicated to serving our members by providing safe, reliable energy with a strong tradition and vision for the future.
