Dear Laurren A,
Xcel Energy is preparing for a significant weather event in Colorado in the coming days, peaking in intensity on Wednesday, December 17.
Weather forecasts include very high winds and dry conditions. With these conditions, wildfire risk is expected to increase.
Areas impacted include: Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson, Larimer and Weld counties. |
Est. Weather Event Start
December 17, 12 p.m. |
|
Est. Weather Event End
December 17, 6 p.m. |
|
|
|
What it Means for Customers
We are evaluating the potential need to use Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) to reduce the risk of wildfire. This means power may be turned off for impacted customers as a public safety measure.
Power restoration will begin after the weather event has ended and when it is safe for our crews.
We will continue to reach out to potentially affected customers as the forecasted weather event approaches.
Next Update: Wednesday afternoon, December 16.
What to Expect
We anticipate the extreme weather conditions may lead to power outages unrelated to the PSPS, given the forecast for strong winds that could down trees and power lines.
We expect Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings (EPSS) to be activated across impacted areas, which means that power lines are more sensitive and can instantly stop the flow of energy if an issue, like a tree branch touching the line, is detected.
Power will remain off until our crews can make sure it’s safe to turn it back on. These settings are intended to improve public safety during heightened risk conditions, but it means power outages, if they occur, are likely to last hours or even days longer than typical outages.
Customers can look up their address on our Outage Map and stay up to date with PSPS Events. |
How Customers Can Prepare
We recommend keeping phones and other devices charged and building an outage kit with items that do not require electricity. |
If you experience an emergency, call 911.
Customers who use medical equipment that relies on electrical service are strongly encouraged to take steps to prepare for the potential outage. Learn more about the medical assistance programs we offer in Colorado. |
You are receiving this email because you opted to receive information from Xcel Energy or this communication is related to your account. Please ensure Xcel Energy is on your safe sender list, in your contacts or address book.
Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC. App Store and Apple logo are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
@ 2025 Xcel Energy Inc. All Rights Reserved. 414 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55401 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
