A Lesson From Hurricane Irma: Bury the Utility Poles

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/18/opinion/hurricane-irma-utilities.html

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To the Editor:

Re “Millions Wait for the Lights to Come Back On” (front page, Sept. 12):

Again, our failure to learn from experience and replace our outmoded, pole-mounted, aboveground power distribution system with a secure underground system is resulting in danger, discomfort and economic loss. The stories of heroic utility crews rushing into Florida are a poor and unacceptable substitute for the power remaining on, notwithstanding a storm or other disaster.

Will we ever learn?

STEPHEN R. LANGENTHALNEW YORK