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<br />State of Wyoming l268-DR-WY <br />Hazard Mitigation Survey Team Report <br /> <br />ISSUE: <br /> <br />Develop a power line inspection and assessment <br />program <br /> <br />BACKGROUND: <br /> <br />Many problems that occur in a storm event can be mitigated with a <br />power line inspection and assessment program. Each utility should <br />consider the costfbenefit effectiveness of such a mitigation <br />measure to ensure overall strength and reliability of their power <br />line system. <br /> <br />RECOMMENDATIONS: Maintain power lines on a regular schedule. <br /> <br />Inspect conductors for damage, tighten any loose hardware and <br />replace damaged members on wood structures. <br /> <br />Inspect and treat poles. Replace weak or damaged poles and repair <br />structures at groundline if necessary. <br /> <br />Repair structures at groundline if necessary. <br /> <br />Check for anchor and anchor rod corrosion. <br /> <br />LEAD AGENCY: <br /> <br />REAs <br /> <br />PARTNER AGENCY: <br /> <br />WAPA <br /> <br />TIME FRAME: <br /> <br />Implement immediately where possible. <br /> <br />FUNDING: <br /> <br />Existing budgets or emergency funds <br /> <br />12 <br />