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Natural disasters and extreme weather events cause a massive amount of destruction every year. But while it can take years to completely rebuild communities, power and communication networks are typically restored relatively quickly within days or weeks—because they need to be. These are critical services that individuals and businesses rely on, not just to thrive, but also, in some cases, to survive. So how are utilities able to restore services quickly? Well, it takes a massive behind-the-scenes and on-the-ground effort to make it happen. On this episode of "Connecting the Lines," we're joined by two industry experts who have over 50 years of combined experience in the electric power industry.