Greenwell Springs, Louisiana – DEMCO advises members to prepare for potential widespread power outages caused by ice accumulation on trees and power lines.

“Just a quarter-inch of ice can add hundreds of pounds to power lines, causing them to sag or break. Ice-covered branches become 30 times heavier than normal, increasing their chance of falling onto power lines. Freezing conditions can also impact transformers, substations, and other critical equipment,” explains Anne Hawes, DEMCO Member and Public Relations Manager.