Piles of quickly assembled foods are strategically located throughout the building. Well into the morning people are filling up on sodas, chips and cold pizza. The Operations staff, many who have worked days with a handful of sleep, continue to orchestrate the movements of our line crews. As a final insult someone driving a sewage truck loses control on a backcountry road, and hits one of our poles. Customers who were enjoying their power are again in the dark.
Phone calls begin again as customers inquire about the latest problem.
No one is seriously injured, but repair crews have to work around the spilled sewage to complete the repair. As Friday morning approaches it is clear we'll have wonderful day. The sun is melting any remaining snow and a warm, spring-like atmosphere fills the air. Drive along any long road in our territory, and you can still see the damage. Poles are tilted and lines are torn or hanging.