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• New water treatment trailer improves EWEB’s emergency response abilities

  The Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) is expanding its capacity to provide water to customers in case of an emergency.

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• Stay warm as the weather dips into freezing temperatures

  With cold and icy weather forecasted for the next several days, we want to share some tips on how to heat your home while still conserving energy. We also have tips on how to stay warm if there is a power outage at your home.

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• Firewood program in Blue River helps Holiday Farm Fire survivors stay warm

  An EWEB-supported program provides firewood for people affected by the 2020 Holiday Farm Fire. The McKenzie Firewood program was developed by Pure Water Partners (PWP) in 2021.

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• Your electric rates at work: EWEB’s grid demonstrates resiliency during December’s winter storms

  Despite an ice storm and a few windstorms in Eugene and the McKenzie Valley in the past few weeks, EWEB has so far fended off widespread weather-caused power outages – largely because of investments in year-round system maintenance and infrastructure improvements.

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• EWEB helps rural water utility by donating equipment and staff expertise

  In response to a call for aid this week, EWEB’s water division jumped into action to assist the town of Mapleton after a leak in their water system left about 260 homes without running water.

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• EWEB Prepares for Winter Weather Year-Round

  For EWEB, preparing for harsh winter storms is a year-round responsibility. While we can’t control the weather, we can make our electric infrastructure more resilient to withstand storms that bring snow, ice and wind to Eugene.

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• EWEB Drills Down on Winter Storm Preparation

  Imagine if heavy snowfall and freezing rain hit Eugene this winter. Imagine damaged trees, road closures and widespread power outages. What would you do?

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• Landowners up the McKenzie work with EWEB to prevent future fires

  Hundreds of landowners in the McKenzie River valley are working with EWEB to prevent future fires and protect the river by replanting burned properties and removing fuels like dead trees and underbrush.

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• EWEB Navigates Supply Chain Uncertainty on the path of Resiliency

  When access to pad mount transformers, cable, and smart meter chips tightened, EWEB only had one choice – double down on its core values, provide safe and reliable electricity. Below are the stories from EWEB staff about how they have navigated the ups and downs of this new frontier.

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• EWEB teaches power line safety

  EWEB’s electric safety trailer is an interactive tool for the public to learn how to react in a potentially dangerous situation.

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• Women in STEM: Meet the engineer behind Eugene’s newest water infrastructure project

  Laura Farthing has been working for EWEB for the past 14 years. She’s the lead engineer on EWEB’s water storage construction project near E. 40th and Patterson St.

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• Reviewing EWEB’s Sept. 9-11 Public Safety Power Shut-off

  EWEB used the tactic of a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) for the first time to mitigate the risk of wildfires.

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• Sheldon area neighbors come out for EWEB’s newest Emergency Water Station

  EWEB held a grand opening event for our Emergency Water Station near the Sheldon Fire Station on Saturday, September 10. The site would supply drinking water for the neighborhood in the event of a catastrophic earthquake or other disaster that cut off water to customers.

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• Pole Removal Project Along McKenzie Highway

  This unique opportunity to reduce the infrastructure footprint and maintenance costs will also improve wildfire mitigation because less infrastructure means less chance of ignition or damage from a fire.

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• We're prepared for extreme heat and high electric use. Learn how you can be ready too.

  We are working to ensure our systems are ready to perform through extreme heat. Check out tips and resources to help you stay safe and comfortable while conserving energy.

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