{"id":4178,"date":"2022-09-07T10:41:59","date_gmt":"2022-09-07T10:41:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nevlec.com\/?page_id=4178"},"modified":"2022-11-07T09:44:19","modified_gmt":"2022-11-07T09:44:19","slug":"outage-faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nevlec.com\/es\/power-outages\/outage-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Outage FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"4178\" class=\"elementor elementor-4178\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-68e27bb elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default cms-remove-row-no cms-section-no-padding-no cms-full-content-with-space-none cms-boxed-bg-false cms-section-boxed-divider-false cms-overlay-gradient-bg-yes cms-overlay-gradient-mode-tb\" data-id=\"68e27bb\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"cms-overlay-gradient\"><\/div><div class=\"cms-section-boxed-bg\"><\/div><div class=\"cms-section-boxed-divider\"><\/div><div class=\"cms-elementor-section-remove\"><\/div><div class=\"cms-elementor-section-corner cms-elementor-section-corner-top\"><\/div><div class=\"cms-elementor-section-corner cms-elementor-section-corner-bottom\"><\/div>        <div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t        <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f7c5f43\" data-id=\"f7c5f43\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n        <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n                        \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca24cea cms-page-title-layout-3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-cms_page_title\" data-id=\"ca24cea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"cms_page_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cms-page-title-wrapper cms-overlay-gradient-1 text-center\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.nevlec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/title-5.jpg);\">\r\n    <div class=\"cms-page-title-overlay cms-page-title-gradient cms-overlay-gradient\"><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"pt-25 pt-lg-70 pt-xl-95\"><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"row empty-none justify-content-center\">\r\n            <div class=\"cms-page-title-content-col col-12 col-lg-10 col-xl-6\">\r\n                <div class=\"cms-page-title-content\">\r\n                        <h1 class=\"cms-mainheading cms-heading text-30 text-md-40 text-lg-47 lh-1\/15 mt-n7  text-white\">Outage FAQs<\/h1>\r\n    <div class=\"extra-space clearfix\"> <\/div>    <div class=\"cms-desc mt-18 text-17 font-700  text-white\">Power outages occur for many reasons and can last from a few minutes to hours or longer.<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"extra-space clearfix\"> <\/div>                    <div class=\"row gutters-30 gutters-grid align-items-center pt-30 empty-none justify-content-start\"><\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"pt-25 pt-lg-70 pt-xl-95\"><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cms-pagetitle-breadcrumb p-tb-18 relative\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"cms-breadcrumb justify-content-center text-14 justify-content-center\"><div class=\"breadcrumb-item d-flex align-items-center\"><span class=\"breadcrumb-text text-white\" data-no-translation=\"\" data-trp-gettext=\"\" >Home<\/span><span class=\"breadcrumb-divider text-white cmsi-chevron-right rtl-flip\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>    <\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \t\t        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\t\t        <div class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d906d2a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default cms-remove-row-no cms-section-no-padding-no cms-boxed-bg-false cms-section-boxed-divider-false cms-overlay-gradient-bg-yes cms-overlay-gradient-mode-tb\" data-id=\"d906d2a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"cms-overlay-gradient\"><\/div><div class=\"cms-section-boxed-bg\"><\/div><div class=\"cms-section-boxed-divider\"><\/div><div class=\"cms-elementor-section-remove\"><\/div><div class=\"cms-elementor-section-corner cms-elementor-section-corner-top\"><\/div><div class=\"cms-elementor-section-corner cms-elementor-section-corner-bottom\"><\/div>        <div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t        <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-48c963a\" data-id=\"48c963a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n        <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n                        \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e59bff cms-accordion cms-accordion-layout-2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-cms_accordion\" data-id=\"1e59bff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"cms_accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cms-accordion-buttons row gutters-30 gutters-grid align-items-center empty-none mt-n20 pb-95 empty-none\"><\/div>\r\n<div id=\"cms_accordion-1e59bff\" class=\"cms-accordion\">\r\n            <div class=\"cms-accordion-item cms-transition active\" data-target=\"#6df257c\">\r\n            <div class=\"cms-ac-title text-heading row gutters-20 justify-content-between\">\r\n                <span class=\"cms-ac-title-icon col-auto order-first\">\r\n                    <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"cms-ac-title--icon cms-ac-title-icon-close rtl-flip cmsi-plus\"><\/i><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"cms-ac-title--icon cms-ac-title-icon-open rtl-flip cmsi-minus\"><\/i>                                    <\/span>\r\n                <a class=\"cms-ac-title-text text-19 font-700 col\">Who should I notify in case of a power outage?<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div id=\"6df257c\" class=\"cms-ac-content\" style=\"display:block;\">Before you call us, please check to ensure that the power isn\u2019t out because of a tripped breaker or blown fuse in your home\u2019s electrical panel. Next, check with your neighbours to see if their power is out. Then call us at (869) 469-9100\/763-9100.<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"cms-accordion-item cms-transition\" data-target=\"#a279f7f\">\r\n            <div class=\"cms-ac-title text-heading row gutters-20 justify-content-between\">\r\n                <span class=\"cms-ac-title-icon col-auto order-first\">\r\n                    <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"cms-ac-title--icon cms-ac-title-icon-close rtl-flip cmsi-plus\"><\/i><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"cms-ac-title--icon cms-ac-title-icon-open rtl-flip cmsi-minus\"><\/i>                                    <\/span>\r\n                <a class=\"cms-ac-title-text text-19 font-700 col\">What if I only have electricity in one part of my house?<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div id=\"a279f7f\" class=\"cms-ac-content\">The cause of the outage may be due to a tripped breaker or blown fuse in your home\u2019s electrical panel. If your breakers and fuses appear to be ok, you should contact a licensed electrician to evaluate the problem.<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"cms-accordion-item cms-transition\" data-target=\"#6205155\">\r\n            <div class=\"cms-ac-title text-heading row gutters-20 justify-content-between\">\r\n                <span class=\"cms-ac-title-icon col-auto order-first\">\r\n                    <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"cms-ac-title--icon cms-ac-title-icon-close rtl-flip cmsi-plus\"><\/i><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"cms-ac-title--icon cms-ac-title-icon-open rtl-flip cmsi-minus\"><\/i>                                    <\/span>\r\n                <a class=\"cms-ac-title-text text-19 font-700 col\">What happens when I report an outage?<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div id=\"6205155\" class=\"cms-ac-content\">Your calls are received by members of our Emergency Services Unit, recorded on a trouble ticket and forwarded to our Control Centre. Trouble tickets are sorted and assigned priority through our established Prioritization Guidelines. System Response crews are then dispatched to start the restoration process.<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"cms-accordion-item cms-transition\" data-target=\"#a7946ea\">\r\n            <div class=\"cms-ac-title text-heading row gutters-20 justify-content-between\">\r\n                <span class=\"cms-ac-title-icon col-auto order-first\">\r\n                    <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"cms-ac-title--icon cms-ac-title-icon-close rtl-flip cmsi-plus\"><\/i><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"cms-ac-title--icon cms-ac-title-icon-open rtl-flip cmsi-minus\"><\/i>                                    <\/span>\r\n                <a class=\"cms-ac-title-text text-19 font-700 col\">What are NEVLEC\u2019s priorities for restoring power?<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div id=\"a7946ea\" class=\"cms-ac-content\"><ul><br \/>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><br \/>\n<ol>1. We work to correct situations that pose a safety hazard to the public (i.e., downed wires), or address calls from the police, hospital, fire or ambulance.<\/ol><br \/>\n<\/li><br \/>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><br \/>\n<ol>2. We then work to restore power to the largest number of customers affected at one time by making repairs to substations or major feeder lines.<\/ol><br \/>\n<\/li><br \/>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><br \/>\n<ol>3. Next, we focus on restoring power to smaller communities, or streets.<\/ol><br \/>\n<\/li><br \/>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><br \/>\n<ol>4. We then work to restore power to individual homes or businesses.<\/ol><br \/>\n<\/li><br \/>\n<\/ul><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"cms-accordion-item cms-transition\" data-target=\"#9127e6f\">\r\n            <div class=\"cms-ac-title text-heading row gutters-20 justify-content-between\">\r\n                <span class=\"cms-ac-title-icon col-auto order-first\">\r\n                    <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"cms-ac-title--icon cms-ac-title-icon-close rtl-flip cmsi-plus\"><\/i><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"cms-ac-title--icon cms-ac-title-icon-open rtl-flip cmsi-minus\"><\/i>                                    <\/span>\r\n                <a class=\"cms-ac-title-text text-19 font-700 col\">How long will I be without power?<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div id=\"9127e6f\" class=\"cms-ac-content\">Power outages can last from a few minutes to several hours, or even longer, depending on the cause of the outage and how many customers are affected. In the case of widespread damage, we give priority to the hospital, police and fire departments and situations that pose a safety hazard to the public (i.e., downed wires). Then we work to restore power to the greatest number of customers in the shortest time possible. Rest assured that we work as quickly as possible to restore power to everyone affected and we appreciate your patience.<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"cms-accordion-item cms-transition\" data-target=\"#053fb06\">\r\n            <div class=\"cms-ac-title text-heading row gutters-20 justify-content-between\">\r\n                <span class=\"cms-ac-title-icon col-auto order-first\">\r\n                    <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"cms-ac-title--icon cms-ac-title-icon-close rtl-flip cmsi-plus\"><\/i><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"cms-ac-title--icon cms-ac-title-icon-open rtl-flip cmsi-minus\"><\/i>                                    <\/span>\r\n                <a class=\"cms-ac-title-text text-19 font-700 col\">What causes power outages?<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div id=\"053fb06\" class=\"cms-ac-content\">While most power outages are caused severe weather \u2013 lightning, high winds, heavy rain, etc. \u2013 there are other factors that can trigger an outage. These include:<br \/>\n<ul><br \/>\n \t<li>equipment failure<\/li><br \/>\n \t<li>vehicle accidents<\/li><br \/>\n \t<li>trees<\/li><br \/>\n \t<li>planned interruptions<\/li><br \/>\n<\/ul><br \/>\nFor more information on the common causes of power outages click here.<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"cms-accordion-item cms-transition\" data-target=\"#d890409\">\r\n            <div class=\"cms-ac-title text-heading row gutters-20 justify-content-between\">\r\n                <span class=\"cms-ac-title-icon col-auto order-first\">\r\n                    <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"cms-ac-title--icon cms-ac-title-icon-close rtl-flip cmsi-plus\"><\/i><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"cms-ac-title--icon cms-ac-title-icon-open rtl-flip cmsi-minus\"><\/i>                                    <\/span>\r\n                <a class=\"cms-ac-title-text text-19 font-700 col\">Why does my neighbour have power while I do not?<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div id=\"d890409\" class=\"cms-ac-content\">Your individual service may be damaged or your home could be on a different main power line than your neighbour. Also, check to ensure that your power isn\u2019t out due to a tripped breaker or blown fuse in your home\u2019s electrical panel.<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"cms-accordion-item cms-transition\" data-target=\"#87caaeb\">\r\n            <div class=\"cms-ac-title text-heading row gutters-20 justify-content-between\">\r\n                <span class=\"cms-ac-title-icon col-auto order-first\">\r\n                    <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"cms-ac-title--icon cms-ac-title-icon-close rtl-flip cmsi-plus\"><\/i><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"cms-ac-title--icon cms-ac-title-icon-open rtl-flip cmsi-minus\"><\/i>                                    <\/span>\r\n                <a class=\"cms-ac-title-text text-19 font-700 col\">What should I do if I encounter low-hanging or downed power lines or damaged utility poles?<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div id=\"87caaeb\" class=\"cms-ac-content\">Always stay well away from these hazards and report damage as soon as possible at (869) 469-9100\/763-9100.<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"cms-accordion-item cms-transition\" data-target=\"#1a26139\">\r\n            <div class=\"cms-ac-title text-heading row gutters-20 justify-content-between\">\r\n                <span class=\"cms-ac-title-icon col-auto order-first\">\r\n                    <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"cms-ac-title--icon cms-ac-title-icon-close rtl-flip cmsi-plus\"><\/i><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"cms-ac-title--icon cms-ac-title-icon-open rtl-flip cmsi-minus\"><\/i>                                    <\/span>\r\n                <a class=\"cms-ac-title-text text-19 font-700 col\">How can I protect my electronic equipment?<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div id=\"1a26139\" class=\"cms-ac-content\">Power surges or peaks in electricity can damage your home electronics and appliances. Plug your electronics into a surge protector, available at hardware stores, to help protect against the damage caused by power surges.<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"cms-accordion-item cms-transition\" data-target=\"#a24ac6f\">\r\n            <div class=\"cms-ac-title text-heading row gutters-20 justify-content-between\">\r\n                <span class=\"cms-ac-title-icon col-auto order-first\">\r\n                    <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"cms-ac-title--icon cms-ac-title-icon-close rtl-flip cmsi-plus\"><\/i><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"cms-ac-title--icon cms-ac-title-icon-open rtl-flip cmsi-minus\"><\/i>                                    <\/span>\r\n                <a class=\"cms-ac-title-text text-19 font-700 col\">Can I use a portable generator to produce electricity for my home during an outage?<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div id=\"a24ac6f\" class=\"cms-ac-content\">A portable generator can be used to power your home during an outage. Used indoors, generators can pose a serious health and safety hazard. Always follow the manufacturer\u2019s instructions carefully when using this equipment.<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8ad931e\" data-id=\"8ad931e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n        <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n                        \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b581829 cms-menu-layout-1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-cms_menu\" data-id=\"b581829\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"cms_menu.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cms-menu-wraps relative\">\n\t    <h4 class=\"cms-largeheading cms-heading mt-n5 mb-7 text-18  text-heading\"><a class=\"menu-heading\" href=\"\">Quick 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<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \t\t        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Outage FAQs Power outages occur for many reasons and can last from a few minutes to hours or longer. Home Who should I notify in case of a power outage? Before you call us, please check to ensure that the power isn\u2019t out because of a tripped breaker or blown fuse in your home\u2019s electrical panel. Next, check with your neighbours to see if their power is out. Then call us at (869) 469-9100\/763-9100. What if I only have electricity in one part of my house? The cause of the outage may be due to a tripped breaker or blown fuse in your home\u2019s electrical panel. If your breakers and fuses appear to be ok, you should contact a licensed electrician to evaluate the problem. What happens when I report an outage? Your calls are received by members of our Emergency Services Unit, recorded on a trouble ticket and forwarded to our Control Centre. Trouble tickets are sorted and assigned priority through our established Prioritization Guidelines. System Response crews are then dispatched to start the restoration process. What are NEVLEC\u2019s priorities for restoring power? 1. We work to correct situations that pose a safety hazard to the public (i.e., downed wires), or address calls from the police, hospital, fire or ambulance. 2. We then work to restore power to the largest number of customers affected at one time by making repairs to substations or major feeder lines. 3. Next, we focus on restoring power to smaller communities, or streets. 4. We then work to restore power to individual homes or businesses. How long will I be without power? Power outages can last from a few minutes to several hours, or even longer, depending on the cause of the outage and how many customers are affected. In the case of widespread damage, we give priority to the hospital, police and fire departments and situations that pose a safety hazard to the public (i.e., downed wires). Then we work to restore power to the greatest number of customers in the shortest time possible. Rest assured that we work as quickly as possible to restore power to everyone affected and we appreciate your patience. What causes power outages? While most power outages are caused severe weather \u2013 lightning, high winds, heavy rain, etc. \u2013 there are other factors that can trigger an outage. These include: equipment failure vehicle accidents trees planned interruptions For more information on the common causes of power outages click here. Why does my neighbour have power while I do not? Your individual service may be damaged or your home could be on a different main power line than your neighbour. Also, check to ensure that your power isn\u2019t out due to a tripped breaker or blown fuse in your home\u2019s electrical panel. What should I do if I encounter low-hanging or downed power lines or damaged utility poles? Always stay well away from these hazards and report damage as soon as possible at (869) 469-9100\/763-9100. How can I protect my electronic equipment? Power surges or peaks in electricity can damage your home electronics and appliances. Plug your electronics into a surge protector, available at hardware stores, to help protect against the damage caused by power surges. Can I use a portable generator to produce electricity for my home during an outage? A portable generator can be used to power your home during an outage. Used indoors, generators can pose a serious health and safety hazard. Always follow the manufacturer\u2019s instructions carefully when using this equipment. 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