Xcel Energy reminds customers to be safety aware amid today's high winds, wildfire threat
Xcel Energy is prepared to respond to power emergencies and is reminding customers to be safety aware as high winds impact the area today, bringing with them the potential for wildfires and power outages.
According to a news release, Xcel Energy has put operational plans in place to make sure key employees, including line workers, are available and able to respond to outages that may occur.
Customers are reminded to stay away from downed power lines and assume a downed line is energized and therefore very dangerous.
Customers who come upon a downed power line should never touch or move the line. They should instead leave the area and report the downed line immediately by calling 1-800-895-1999 and call 911 if they see a fire in the area.
"Today’s weather increases the possibility of power outages. The company understands losing power can be a major inconvenience for customers. Xcel Energy crews are ready to safely restore electric service to customers," the release says.
Customers can help Xcel Energy get a jump on power restoration by reporting outages:
- Online at xcelenergy.com/out.
- Text ‘OUT’ to 98936 to report an outage, or text STAT to the same number to check the status of a power outage.
- Call 1-800-895-1999 and follow the prompts — the automated phone reporting system lets customers report outages in less than 60 seconds.
This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: Xcel Energy prepared for weather, urges customers to be safety aware
