Greg and Dan talk with Kevin Young, Manager of Electric Training at Ameren Illinois, about the dangers lineworkers can face while restoring power following severe storms, particularly when customers use portable generators. He explains how an improperly connected generator can cause backfeeding, sending dangerous voltage back onto power lines that crews may believe are de-energized and creating a potentially deadly situation. He also discusses generator safety, electrical voltage, the challenges crews have faced during recent storms, and what customers should know to protect themselves, their neighbors, and utility workers during an outage.

For more information or assistance, contact Ameren Illinois at 1-800-755-5000.