NPPD reporting several power outages across the area

According to their outage map, 150 Thayer County customers are without power.  There are 14 in Seward, 14 in Saline, 11 in Jefferson and 1 Gage County customer is currently reporting a power outage. 

January 8, 2024Updated: January 8, 2024
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

FAIRBURY, Neb --  Norris Public Power District which serves Gage, Lancaster, Saline, Seward, Thayer, and Jefferson Counties is reporting several power outages across the area.   As of 1:30 PM Monday, according to their outage map, 150 Thayer County customers are without power.  There are 14 in Seward, 14 in Saline, 11 in Jefferson and 1 Gage County customer is currently reporting a power outage. 

NPPD line crews are working to restore power to those customers, but with forecasted winds tonight up to 45 mph, and the wet snow sticking to branches and power lines, more outages are expected.   

If your electricity goes off, and you believe the trouble is not in your equipment or wiring and power cannot be restored by resetting the breaker, please report the power outage to Norris Public Power District.

Calls are answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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