JAinVA 4,619 #1 Posted June 8, 2019 (edited) The missus said she heard a loud boom before the power went out.I go out to see and this is what I find.Six bucket trucks and 7 hours later and we are up and on line.There were three poles and 2 transformers on the ground due to one tree.This was from over 4 inchs of rain in 3 days.No severe storm damage Edited June 8, 2019 by JAinVA 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,277 #2 Posted June 9, 2019 Wow!! Glad you're safe and back online. We're all too familiar with tree vs wire issues. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,780 #3 Posted June 9, 2019 I am on Co-Op lines and this is why, in recent years, they are going to direct burial where possible. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,277 #4 Posted June 9, 2019 8 hours ago, WHX24 said: I am on Co-Op lines and this is why, in recent years, they are going to direct burial where possible. That's a great idea. We see it more and more up here but it's still costly in comparison to poles being installed. Certainly saves headaches later on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
