Outages can really test our planning and response strategies — i remember a particularly rough one during a storm in 2021 that lasted over 72 hours. It was a challenge managing the load while coordinating repairs, and I’d love to hear your stories and strategies for handling long outages.
I’ve dealt with a few 48-hour outages. Using drones for damage assessment sped up our response! What strategies did you find effective during that 72-hour storm? 
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That 72-hour outage sounds intense! I once had to rely on portable generators and quick fixes; mini power stations can save the day, but I learned the hard way to always have extra fuel. How do you keep your team motivated during those long outages?
Managing communication with customers during an outage is crucial. I found that setting up a dedicated line for updates really helped ease concerns; it’s amazing how a little transparency can go a long way. I always emphasize keeping the teams coordinated too — when everyone’s on the same page, it makes a huge difference in response time.