And what are those overhead lines?
Electric buses idled, their sparks kicking helplessly off overhead lines.
Overhead lines have been damaged in at least 10 places, it said in Twitter updage.
We rely on overhead lines to bring electricity, lines vulnerable to falling trees.
Trees falling on overhead lines left many without power and hazardous live wires on the ground.
Passengers were forced to abandon trains on the East Coast rail line, halted after overhead lines collapsed.
As well as the danger posed by touching high-voltage overhead lines, the electricity they carry can also "arc" or jump up to three metres.
Transmission overhead lines staff have started working to make towers safe and carry out temporary repairs after finally gaining access to the location earlier today".
Four protected landscapes are to be transformed by removing the electricity pylons and overhead lines that scar the view, under plans unveiled by National Grid.
Robert Kozakewicz, the town supervisor, said the overhead lines and poles would be aesthetically jarring and contrary to town efforts to preserve and protect farms.
The builders say that Con Edison's clear preference is for overhead lines, which makes for more convenient repairs over the years.
