EKB News

The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued a report this week containing more than 60 recommendations for utilities, government agencies, the general public and Public Service Commission officials, outlining ways to improve communications during major power outages such as those associated with the January ice storm. One recommendation dealt with communication lapses and how to avoid them. The state PSC says, although it does not endorse a massive effort to bury power lines, utilities should consider using stronger lines and placing them closer together in some areas, while cell phone companies should look to generators to keep their towers operating, and residents should better prepare themselves to face natural disasters. The PSC has asked utilities to respond by March 1st.