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Historic Power Plant <br /> If a natural disaster occurred here in our city, and/or separated us from the <br /> regional transmission grid, Elk River Municipal Utilities is prepared to keep the <br /> power on for critical Loads. ERMU has four Large engines that have the capability <br /> to generate over eight Megawatts of power in the event of an emergency. The <br /> engines are Located at the historic Power Plant on Main Street and are, in a sense, <br /> a "living museum." The engines, which can be started with compressed air, are able <br /> to generate enough power to meet our critical needs. Two of the engines have <br /> been here since 1948, another was acquired in 1962, and the fourth in 1972. The <br /> engines are very well maintained and are exercised every month to keep them in <br /> tip top shape so they are ready to go if needed. The plant and these engines are <br /> an important part of our City's history and public power, and continue to be an <br /> important asset playing a critical role in our emergency preparedness. <br /> rr r (" k j <br /> ir <br /> tkililliR-,',OA a - '"Arr. <br /> ��/ <br /> r. � � r: Airid 4 � .�1 � <br /> e <br /> . <br /> 1 <br /> aims' A0 <br /> if <br /> Mt: (1111.: _ wii: --,-- _, ._,.-_ _,_ „ <br /> we serve; We are governed by members of our community. <br /> Page 12 <br />