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I think I mentioned about all the carnage out in the Lisburn and Heritage Golf course areas as I drove through fields and trails in the woods just to get home. . I just drove out there to check things out and they haven't even opened the roads yet.There's crews out there, still trying to get the roads open .

Take it with the grain of salt because it is Google AI but I went ahead and asked the question, did evasive insects have any impact on power outages in central pennsylvania, from this last storm, and this what it found for me. Yes, invasive insects significantly contributed to the extent of the power outages across Central Pennsylvania. While severe winds and heavy rain from the storms were the direct cause of the downed lines, many of the trees and large branches that failed were already weakened or killed by invasive pests, making them highly susceptible to snapping Unitil. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] Several key factors link invasive insects to the power outages: Emerald Ash Borer: This invasive beetle has killed millions of ash trees across Pennsylvania Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (.gov). These dead, brittle trees easily topple onto power lines during severe wind events. [1, 2, 3] Spotted Lanternfly: These insects feed on the sap of various hardwoods, excreting honeydew that leads to tree-killing black sooty mold Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (.gov). [1, 2, 3, 4] Gypsy Moth: Long a pest in the region, repeated defoliation by gypsy moths starves trees, leaving them vulnerable to both disease and high winds Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (.gov). [1, 2] Utility companies and foresters note that trees damaged by these insects decay from the inside out, creating major structural weaknesses Unitil. As a result, even winds that a healthy tree might withstand are enough to bring down these compromised trees onto the electrical grid. For continuous updates on power restoration efforts in your area, please consult your local provider like FirstEnergy.

Not that there's not any, but with as much tree damage that has happened throughout the area.I would expect to see a lot more soffits , siding and shingles removed.

Actually, I may be putting more blame on the insects than I initially had thought. Diving around today, I am really noticing the amount of tree damage compared to the amount of home damage is quite disproportionate. I think this storm really showcased the impact evasive insects can have. Even though many of the trees may not be showing damage on the outside the last several years of growth for many trees has been compromised buy insects such as the spotted and lantern fly hindering uptake.

Sorry @Jns2183 I may am not understood your question properly.

Not every pole has a cutout . There's also different types of cutout fuses, the ones that I showed in my picture yesterday are the most common, out my way but there's also the blade connectors like looks like a giant swinging blade or an elongated axe head like they have in lisburn, I'll snap a shot when i'm out there later. They're still out of power out that way and the blades are swung out of position.

There's so many. Still, a lot of dead fall occurring from all the emerald ash borer. The hemlocks that fell in my backyard have been dealing with a infestation of Hemlock woolly adelgid. You can see the bore holes and serpentine galleries on a lot of the older stuff that's down.

Also, i'm not putting all the blame on evasive insects, but as i'm getting back to work, i'm noticing they definitely had their hand in this.

Power companies busy, but it probably wouldn't hurt to walk around and send emails, if you notice these flipped downwards on your streets.

The power companies will never mention cutouts needing closed because idiots will go out there with diy hot sticks and try to flip them themselves. Substation is what they always say because they're locked off, and people can't try to fix them themselves.

In electrical distribution, a fuse cutout or cut-out fuse (often referred to as a cutout) is a combination of a fuse and a switch, used in primary overhead feeder lines and taps to protect distribution transformers from current surges and overloads. An overcurrent caused by a fault in the transformer or customer circuit will cause the fuse to melt and the switch mechanism to visibly open, disconnecting the transformer from the line. The device can also be opened manually by utility linemen standing on the ground and using a long insulating stick called a "hot stick". Cutout (left) attached to a feeder line (connection at the right not shown). The lower wire goes to the transformer A set of pole top cutouts (with C-shaped bodies) protecting a transformer on a 12.47 kV distribution line. One fuse is blown and the tube is hanging down. Lightning arresters are mounted on the crossarm opposite the fuse cutouts. Fuse cutouts with V-shaped bodies.

Driving around today, I noticed that there's still fused cutouts that need closed everywhere. Just for the utility company to go around and swing them closed will take a few more days with the amount that i've seen open. Look up in the poles, around here, you can see them open everywhere.

Sun's already trying to burn through the fog out here. Looking directly at Falmouth.

The old hat trick for a few may not be out of the question.