Rob Clark

Yesterday we implemented a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) impacting about 15,000 Texas Panhandle customers. High winds with gusts up to 70 mph led to additional power outages. Since yesterday evening, more than 400 crew members and contractors have been working to inspect lines, making repairs and restoring power as it becomes safe to do so. Helicopters are supporting rapid aerial inspections of power lines, and drones will be deployed if windspeeds allow. Power has been restored to 97% of customers affected by Tuesday’s Public Safety Power Shutoff and weather-related outages. As of 3:45 p.m. CT on Wednesday, 526 customers were still affected by outages amid ongoing restoration efforts. High winds that may create wildfire risk and cause outages are expected to continue through Friday. Customers should be prepared for weather-related outages in the coming days. To learn more about the evolving situation, visit xcelener.gy/4aDIeMp

Restoration efforts continued around the clock as our crews make a final push to get the lights back on for all customers in our Colorado service territory today. You can check estimated restoration times here: co.my.xcelenergy.com/s/outage-safet… If you are experiencing an outage that is not reflected in the outage map or in My Account, please report your outage.

As of 5 p.m. today power has been restored to over 60% of customers impacted by the proactive Public Safety Power Shutoff and extreme winds. Crews have employed drones and helicopters to help inspect lines and identify needed repairs in more remote locations and areas with difficult terrain. We expect most customers to see their power return by 10 p.m. tonight. Estimated restoration times will continue to be updated on our electric outage map at co.my.xcelenergy.com/s/outage-safet…. Multi-day outages are difficult, and we appreciate your patience and understanding as our crews work to restore power to all impacted customers.

Crews continue to make progress restoring power to impacted customers, inspecting damage, and clearing vegetation from power lines. We understand how challenging extended power outages can be, and we appreciate your patience and the kindness shown to our crews who are working long hours to make repairs and get the lights back on. Charging stations are available at these locations: - Carmody Middle School – 2050 S. Kipling St., Lakewood (open 24 hours) - Gilpin County School – 10595 State Route 119, Black Hawk (open 24 hours) - Evergreen Fire Station – 1802 Bergen Parkway, Evergreen (December 20, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)       - Clear Creek County Health and Wellness Center – 1969 Miner St., Idaho Springs(December 20, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)" - Jefferson County Fairgrounds – 15200 W 6th Ave, Golden, CO 80401  (December 20, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.)

Hundreds of our team members are out inspecting power lines and poles and making repairs to restore power to more than 80,000 customers impacted by the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) and the damaging winds that moved through Colorado yesterday. Power has been restored to some customers, and we expect most customers to see their power return by 10 p.m. tonight. Restoration for some customers may extend into Sunday due to severe damage and the location of the damage. Crews must visually inspect the lines for damage before repairs can be made and power restored. If your power is out, an estimated restoration time for your address should be reflected in the outage map at co.my.xcelenergy.com/s/outage-safet… If you are experiencing an outage that is not reflected in the outage map or in My Account, please report your outage.

We understand how frustrating it is to experience extended outages and that people have questions about Public Safety Power Shutoffs, so we asked our Operations and Wildfire Risk Management experts for answers.

Take this seriously. Extreme winds and fire danger tomorrow (Friday, Dec. 19). Be prepared. Have a plan. Coordinate with family, friends, and neighbors. Be safe. Sign up for alerts at BoCoAlert.org. More information at BoulderODM.gov

Xcel Energy has confirmed a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) WILL occur tomorrow beginning at 5:00 a.m. At this time, you should NOT anticipate power coming back on Friday, and all residents should prepare to be without power possibly through the weekend and into Monday.

Wind gusts reached 90-100 mph in some areas of the Front Range yesterday evening, and as soon as it was safe, crews mobilized to assess damage, patrol lines, and inspect equipment. Restoration work has started and will be ongoing for several days as our teams battle with an additional round of severe wind tomorrow morning. We appreciate your patience and kindness to our crews as they navigate difficult conditions.

Crews are seeing extensive damage caused by extremely high winds, fallen trees and debris blowing into power lines yesterday afternoon and evening. Teams are deployed across our service territory and are utilizing drones and helicopters to help with inspections.

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We have successfully restored power to nearly all 300,000 impacted customers across Minnesota, South Dakota and Wisconsin, and remaining outages should be restored this evening. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we worked to restore power this week.

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As restoration efforts continue, power has been restored to over 90% of customers across South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Neighboring utilities offering mutual aid, and crews from our Texas and Colorado service territories joined over 2000 employees in the field today.

As overnight crews head home to rest and morning crews prepare to head out into the field, safety meetings are held at our service centers to ensure everyone stays healthy and safe as restoration efforts continue.

Restoration efforts continue, with over 100,000 customers restored so far today. We're incredibly grateful for our hardworking crews, including employees from @XcelEnergyTX and @XcelEnergyCO, and other utility companies across the Midwest lending help from their crews.

Electric service has been restored to 85% of the customers who lost power during last night’s severe storms. As we prepare for additional storms tonight, crews will continue to work as long as it's safe, and resume restoration efforts when the weather allows.

Destructive storms moved through the region again last night, bringing heavy rain, hail and 65 mph winds, and causing over 140,000 customers to lose power. As soon as storms passed and it was safe, crews worked through the night to restore power to more than 50,000 customers.