BEATRICE – One week after a winter blizzard that knocked out power to thousands, Norris Public Power District has restored power to all remaining customers. At the height of the storm Wednesday, March 19th…around 14,000 customers lost power in the six-county district.
The storm just before the official start of spring caused significant destruction across the Norris electric system. All six counties that Norris serves were included in a disaster declaration by Governor Jim Pillen.
Norris crews worked around the clock and were aided by assistance from Dawson Public Power District, Southern Public Power District, Nebraska Public Power District, Lincoln Electric System, West Central Electric Cooperative, Rosebud Electric Cooperative, and IES Commercial…