Power Outage in Kit Carson, CO

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Power outage in Kit Carson, Colorado? Contact your local utility company.

Midwest Energy, Inc.
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(800) 222-3121
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Wheatland Electric
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(800) 662-4246
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Prairie Land Electric Cooperative
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(800) 577-3323
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Southeast Colorado Power Association
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(719) 384-2551
High West Energy
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(307) 245-3261
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Kit Carson Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

May 26, 2016 - Thunderstorm Wind

Two to possibly three roofs have collapsed in town and numerous trees have been blown down. Several semis have also been blown over Highway 287 and there are power lines across the highway due to power poles being blown down.

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June 18, 2011 - Thunderstorm Wind

A power pole was snapped off at the base.

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August 16, 2001 - Thunderstorm Wind

Four to six diameter tree limbs down from the wind. No power for brief time.

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News

The Last Days of Summer Bring Storm Potential to Twin Tiers loading...

The National Weather Service office in Binghamton is advising that some rocky weather could be in store for the final official days of summer.

Sep 19, 2022

Hot Night Without Power for Some NYSEG Customers loading...

Power was reported still out to hundreds of NYSEG customers in Chenango County and Tioga County early August 5.

Aug 5, 2022

LIVE BLOG: Storms knock power in central Kansas, spin up landspouts up north Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn

As the threat of severe weather increases into the evening across Kansas, one twister was captured on camera Tuesday afternoon in the northwest part of the state.

May 17, 2022

Major outages on the Kit Carson Electric grid doubled in 2021 | Local News | taosnews.com

Electric utilities around the world had an unusually rough year in 2021, partly due to extreme weather events. Virtually everyone in Taos County knows that Kit Carson Electric Cooperative did,

Jan 7, 2022

Power restored for Kit Carson Co-op customers in northern NM

Residents in Taos and Rio Arriba Counties experience power outage

Jan 2, 2022

As Taos County faces power outage, state helps those without propane Open Navigation Close Navigation

They say debris from high winds during the last storm, tossed debris into them causing the poles to snap.

Dec 30, 2021

San Isabel Electric reports nearly half of members without power

As we experience a massive wind event across southern Colorado, people served by San Isabel Electric can expect intermittent outages all day.

Dec 15, 2021

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Power Outage FAQs

What is Power Outage?

Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.

What Causes Power Outages?

  • Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
  • Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
  • Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.

What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?

  • Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
  • Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
  • Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
  • Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.

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Kit Carson, Colorado

City Kit Carson
County Cheyenne
State Colorado (CO)
Country United States
Zip Codes 80825

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