A Wind Chill Advisory has been issued for parts of the United States with temperatures as low as 20 below zero. The advisory warns of potential dangers from being outdoors, including the risk of hypothermia and frostbite. It is advised to cover all exposed skin and limit time spent outside. The cold weather is expected to last until 10 AM EST. Stay safe and take precautions to protect yourself from the extreme cold.
The recent ice storm in the Willamette Valley caused widespread power outages, leaving thousands of customers without electricity. As of Sunday, January 14, Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB) reported 61 outages, with over 3,000 customers affected. The number of outages has since increased to 76, leaving 5,059 customers without power.
EWEB has been working diligently to restore power to affected areas. In the last 24 hours, they were able to restore power to 1,859 customers, with 1,200 of those customers being in South Eugene. Crews are following a hierarchy of repair to prioritize restoring power. First, they are addressing any safety threats such as downed powerlines. Then, they focus on fixing transmission lines serving larger areas. Currently, most of the downed transmission lines are in EWEB's upriver territory east of Thurston. They are also working to restore power feeders and taps.
In addition to EWEB's efforts, Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative has dispatched a five-man crew to assist in the restoration efforts. Lane Electric Cooperative in Eugene requested assistance after the ice and snowstorms caused significant damage to their infrastructure, leaving over 5,000 households without power.
Springfield Utility Board (SUB) has also been working to restore power. They have completed repair work but are still dealing with downed lines and damaged poles. SUB is urging customers to prepare for extended outages as another ice storm is forecasted for Tuesday.
As crews continue to work tirelessly, customers are advised to stay updated through the outage maps provided by their respective electric companies.
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 16, 2024-- ServiceTitan, a software platform for the trades, has announced Michele O'Connor as its new Chief Accounting Officer. O'Connor, who previously served as the Chief Accounting Officer at Veeva Systems, will oversee all global accounting and finance operations for ServiceTitan.
During her time at Veeva Systems, O'Connor played a crucial role in driving the preparation and public company readiness of their initial public offering (IPO) in October 2013. She was instrumental in scaling the global accounting function and creating the necessary infrastructure to support the company's growth to nearly $3 billion in revenue.
O'Connor brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new role at ServiceTitan. Her proven track record in leading accounting teams and driving financial success is expected to contribute significantly to the growth and development of ServiceTitan.
ServiceTitan is a leading software platform that helps streamline operations and improve efficiency for businesses in the trade industry. With O'Connor's appointment as Chief Accounting Officer, ServiceTitan aims to further strengthen its financial operations and support its continued growth in the industry.
