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Aug. 4, 2020Columbus, Neb. |  By: Andrew Wegley

NPPD asks residents to watch out for powerlines


COLUMBUS, Neb. - The Nebraska Public Power District has a universal reminder for farmers, "look up and look out."

Nebraska Public Power District Media Relations Specialist Grant Otten told KXCV/KRNW hitting a powerline with a piece of farm equipment can result in a dangerous and even fatal situation

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Otten adds there have been several incidents so far this Summer. If equipment operators DO make contact with a powerline, they should remain in their vehicle and dial 911.