March Storms Cause Deployment of Fourteen Crews

March is a month for high winds as winter melts into spring. High winds, hail, falling trees and sparking power lines keep homeowners up all night in cold homes without power.

On March 10, 2026, a cold front swept across the Midwest with winds, in places exceeding 40 miles per hour. The front brought thunderstorms, and a mix of rain, hail and snow. The frontal system toppled trees and caused power outages across three states.

On March 11, fourteen Electric Conduit Construction (ECC) crews were called out to restore power. They worked sixteen hour days for five days. In that time, they rebuilt overhead distribution lines, restored secondary power lines, cleared old poles and reset new ones.

Long hours and constant work can dull safety awareness. ECC crews stayed sharp and followed the plan of work. Frequent toolbox talks kept everyone aware of the constantly changing safety environment. Avoiding back feed from home generators are one of the biggest hazards, even a chain link fence can be come an energized killer when power lines fall.

Thank you to all fourteen Electric Conduit Construction crews for restoring power and doing it safely.