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Power outage in Pitkin, Colorado? Contact your local utility company.
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Power restored after outage hits Aspen area Wednesday afternoon | AspenTimes.com
More than 1,500 Holy Cross Energy customers in the Aspen area were without power Wednesday afternoon, according to an outage map on the HCE website.
Vandals damage gas lines to Aspen residents' homes | 9news.com
Black Hills Energy said vandals caused damage to its system. Gas shut off to approximately 3,500 customers. Pitkin County tells people not to relight their appliance
Power returns after 3-hour outage affects thousands of Holy Cross Energy customers in Roaring Fork Valley | AspenTimes.com
Power was back online Monday afternoon in the Roaring Fork Valley after a three-hour outage for thousands of Holy Cross Energy customers. Officials said Xcel Energy lost the transmission feed that supplies HCE’s power supply...
Snowstorm causing power outages around Aspen, Pitkin County | AspenTimes.com
At one point Sunday nearly 200 homes in Pitkin County were without power as the heavy, wet snow created issues with trees and power lines. An outage of 123 homes east of Aspen in the...
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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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Pitkin, Colorado
City | Pitkin |
County | Gunnison |
State | Colorado (CO) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 81241 |