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Abstract
Every year, power companies in the United States prepare themselves for natural disasters that can potentially harm their transmission and distribution networks. A tornado or hurricane can take out transmission lines in the power grid, leaving cities in the dark.
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IEEE Potentials is the magazine dedicated to undergraduate and graduate students and young professionals. IEEE Potentials explores career strategies, the latest in research, and important technical developments. Through its articles, it also relates theories to practical applications, highlights technology?s global impact and generates international forums that foster the sharing of diverse ideas about the profession.