Arborists of Rochester and Hayes Trees completed the first phase of their ongoing care of Oronoco’s “Moose” tree with help from local volunteer fire fighters Adam Hoehne, Corey Schulte, and Cain Dolan. A crown reduction and dynamic cabling wa
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"Where Olmsted County News Comes First"
Online Edition
Friday, May 24th, 2013
Volume ∞ Issue ∞
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- 12:40:21, Mar 29th 2013 - Jacob - It's a shame that so few people care about making their voices heard. If we ... [Read More]
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Preparing for power outages from winter storms
Mon, Dec 24th, 2012
Posted in Oronoco The Great Outdoors
Posted in Oronoco The Great Outdoors
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ORONOCO, MN, December 19, 2012 – The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for Olmsted County and the surrounding areas. Heavy accumulations of ice and snow can bring down utility poles, trees and limbs with the ability to disrupt power for long periods. With this comes a threat to property and also to life itself.
People’s Energy stresses the importance of being prepared for dangerous winter storms and the power outages they may cause. Preparing ahead of time in order to have the right supplies and the knowledge to stay warm safely are keys to weathering a winter storm emergency. People’s Energy encourages you to take steps now to prepare for this winter storm and possible extended electrical outages that might result.
•Keep a battery-powered radio or TV, flashlights and a supply of fresh batteries on hand. Test these ahead of time to make sure they are operational.
•Know where to find extra blankets.
•Fill spare containers with water for washing, and keep a supply of bottled drinking water on hand.
•Keep a supply of non-perishable food items, along with a hand opener for canned food.
Switch off lights and appliances to prevent damaging appliances and overloading circuits when power is restored. Leave one lamp or light switch on as a signal for when your power returns.
•To prevent water pipes from freezing, keep faucets turned on slightly so that water drips from the tap. Know how to shut off water valves just in case a pipe bursts.
•Check on elderly or disabled friends and neighbors.
•Do not use charcoal grills or gas ovens to heat your home; this could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.
If you use a standby generator, make sure it has a transfer safety switch or that your power is cut off at the breaker box before you operate it. This prevents electricity from traveling back through the power lines, or what is also known as “back feed.” Back feed creates danger for anyone near power lines, particularly crews working to restore power. Be sure to let your electric utility know that you have a generator.
For more information on how to prepare for a winter storm and how to keep your family safe during and after a winter storm, visit SafeElectricity.org.
Cooperative members are reminded to report power outages immediately by calling the Cooperative of .....
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People’s Energy stresses the importance of being prepared for dangerous winter storms and the power outages they may cause. Preparing ahead of time in order to have the right supplies and the knowledge to stay warm safely are keys to weathering a winter storm emergency. People’s Energy encourages you to take steps now to prepare for this winter storm and possible extended electrical outages that might result.
•Keep a battery-powered radio or TV, flashlights and a supply of fresh batteries on hand. Test these ahead of time to make sure they are operational.
•Know where to find extra blankets.
•Fill spare containers with water for washing, and keep a supply of bottled drinking water on hand.
•Keep a supply of non-perishable food items, along with a hand opener for canned food.
Switch off lights and appliances to prevent damaging appliances and overloading circuits when power is restored. Leave one lamp or light switch on as a signal for when your power returns.
•To prevent water pipes from freezing, keep faucets turned on slightly so that water drips from the tap. Know how to shut off water valves just in case a pipe bursts.
•Check on elderly or disabled friends and neighbors.
•Do not use charcoal grills or gas ovens to heat your home; this could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.
If you use a standby generator, make sure it has a transfer safety switch or that your power is cut off at the breaker box before you operate it. This prevents electricity from traveling back through the power lines, or what is also known as “back feed.” Back feed creates danger for anyone near power lines, particularly crews working to restore power. Be sure to let your electric utility know that you have a generator.
For more information on how to prepare for a winter storm and how to keep your family safe during and after a winter storm, visit SafeElectricity.org.
Cooperative members are reminded to report power outages immediately by calling the Cooperative of .....
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Arborists of Rochester and Hayes Trees
Wed, Jun 1st, 2011
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Posted in Oronoco The Great Outdoors
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Oronoco’s 150-year-old “moose head tree”
Wed, May 4th, 2011
Posted in Oronoco The Great Outdoors
Posted in Oronoco The Great Outdoors
Near the time that Leonard Hodges first camped on the banks of the “Las Zambras” [Zumbro River] March 13, 1854, a basswood seedling started growing in a forest and what is now Oronoco Park. That “founder’s” tree is now known as the Moos
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