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Power goes out in Alexandria for half-hour
Alexandria Light and Power (ALP) experienced a major power outage in the south and west portions of its service area today.
Tuesday, June, 05, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

As summer heats up, save money and stay cool
Check out the following tips to keep cool, save money, and help prevent unnecessary power outages by easing high demand of electric power this summer.
Monday, June, 11, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Health officials encourage Minnesotans without power to follow food safety advice
Power outages from recent storms may cause foods to become spoiled and cause illness if eaten, according to officials from the Minnesota Department of Health. To prevent illness, officials encourage Minnesotans without power to follow basic food safety advice.
Tuesday, June, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Be careful with ditch and field fires
As Fire Prevention Month winds to a close, Otter Tail Power Company’s Safety Services Manager Eric Hamm reminds customers and neighbors that uncontrolled ditch and field fires can damage or destroy poles and other electric utility equipment.
Saturday, October, 27, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Power companies urge care in dealing with ditch and field fires this fall
As Fire Prevention Month winds to a close, Otter Tail Power Company’s Safety Services Manager Eric Hamm reminds customers and neighbors that uncontrolled ditch and field fires can damage or destroy poles and other electric utility equipment.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Otter Tail Power offers tips for keeping ahead of a storm
To help its customers and neighbors prepare for severe summer weather, Otter Tail Power Company has storm readiness information posted on its web site, www.otpco.com.
Saturday, June, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Hurricane Sandy hinders blood and platelet donations
Hurricane Sandy has forced the cancellation of approximately 300 American Red Cross blood drives in 14 states along the East Coast, resulting in a shortfall of nearly 9,000 blood and platelet donations.
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

CenterPoint Energy sends in workers to help restore power to East Coast
CenterPoint Energy has sent 275 linemen, support personnel and various contractors from Texas to the East Coast to help restore power in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.
Thursday, November, 01, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Education, awareness can prevent carbon monoxide poisoning
The Minnesota Department of Commerce warns Minnesotans of the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and to take steps to avoid this silent killer.
Friday, November, 16, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Editorial - Be aware, take action against CO poisoning
Don’t let yourself become a victim of a silent killer. Take precautions against carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. It’s not a threat to take lightly.
Tuesday, November, 20, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Electricity, spring thaw don't mix, warns power company
Even though this spring’s thaw has been slow in coming, Otter Tail Power Company reminds its customers and neighbors that electricity and water don’t mix.
Monday, April, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Follow these tips to have a safe holiday season
Minnesota Department Public Safety and Department of Health officials are urging Minnesotans to be aware of safety hazards in the home as they celebrate the holidays and settle in for the winter.
Sunday, December, 16, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News