The City's generating of power was at times unable to be started so power would not be fed back up the line to OPPD from Falls City to where personnel were working on the downed power lines.
In addition, once Falls City received the all-clear to generate power locally, there were some mechanical issues that slowed the process which lengthened the amount of time customers were without power.
City Administrator Gary Jorn told the City Council Wednesday night that the issues are being reviewed. Jorn said he feels part of the issue was changing from two work shifts at the power plant to one man shift, reduced the number of people doing maintenance from eight to four. Jorn said staffing was discussed and plans will be made concerning staffing and said that needed upgrades and to equipment and personnel will be costly.
Power was restored around 4 a.m. Tuesday morning to most Falls City Utility customers.
