What problems occur when power is restored?
If power is disrupted during severe hot or cold weather, problems are likely to occur. Many families do not turn off heating/cooling systems and appliances when the power goes off. As power is restored, those appliances cause an overload on power lines. Line protection equipment will not allow lines to become overloaded. Heavy loads cause breakers to become overloaded and try to poll too much power at one time. Power restoration problems can be prevented if customers turn off their electric heating or air-conditioning systems, lights, and appliances. After power is restored, they should then be turned back on over a period of time.
