Weather Related Power Outages
Weather-Related Power Outages: Prevention is a powerful tool
Thunderstorms, lightning, hail, torrential rain, damaging winds, tornadoes, extreme heat—there’s a greater chance for any of these severe weather events to occur during the summer. Each event carries with it potential of property damage, destruction and frustration...
Pro Tip: After Outage, Reboot Your Router
Watch a short video on the simple steps to reboot your router after a power outage.
Blackout vs. Brownout
This infographic illustrates the difference between a blackout and a brownout and what that means for your devices.
Arvig is ready for internet and power disruptions. You can be prepared, too!
The national energy system is made up of three independent power grids—the Western Interconnection, the Eastern Interconnection and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) Interconnection. Each grid is overseen by separate management authorities, each of which is federally mandated to ensure a reliable power supply, adequate infrastructure for energy generation and fair rates for …
Special concerns for summer 2022
Both the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) and Southwest Power Pool (SPP), the organizations that manage the grid that supplies power to Minnesota, are predicting energy shortfalls for the summer of 2022. A combination of factors is contributing to this outlook. Many of the nation’s energy resources, such as older energy generation facilities, have recently …
Leading the charge: How Arvig is prepared
Arvig’s buildings and critical network infrastructure are all protected by batteries with extensive runtime and generator backups to provide power during extended power outages. Arvig’s engineers and technicians actively monitor power and temperature, and other environmental factors. Some technologies, such as Fiber to the Home, are entirely passive outside Arvig’s Central Office, but rolling brownouts …
Network Operations Center plays a big role
Arvig’s Network Operations Center (NOC) actively monitors Arvig’s entire network every day of the week and around the clock. During extreme weather events in particular, special attention is focused on the nodes that are crucial to supplying internet service. These devices are monitored for operational issues, and, importantly, that adequate power is being supplied. While …
What outages mean for internet service and electronics
Electronics plugged into your wall outlet—including your router, modem and computer—are at risk of damage during certain outage scenarios. Brownouts, which are coordinated reductions in power output to balance spikes in power demand—can be particularly problematic because of the unpredictable fluctuations that accompany them. Though your device might power up—and some things like light bulbs …
Be prepared this summer and year-round
It’s a good habit to have your mobile devices charged and ready in advance of inclement weather. But that’s not always top of mind when your most important concern is the safety of your family and home. That said, include this list with your storm preparedness plan: Use alternate power sources such as portable chargers, …
What’s the difference between a blackout and brownout?
If the power is out, you’re likely dealing with one of two scenarios—blackout or brownout. Understanding the difference is key, because each can impact your electronics differently.