Xcel Energy planning outages for Texas Panhandle amidst heightened fire risk

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-06T09:53:33+00:00

Xcel Energy will implement Public Safety Power Shutoffs for about 15,000 Texas Panhandle customers starting February 17 due to fire risks from high winds and low humidity. Affected residents should prepare outage kits and backup power for medical needs.

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2026-03-06 09:53:33

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Xcel Energy is planning Public Safety Power Shutoffs for approximately 15,000 customers in the Texas Panhandle starting Tuesday, February 17, at 9 a.m. The outages are a precautionary measure due to heightened fire risk caused by very high winds, low humidity, and dry fuels. Customers in affected counties are advised to prepare with outage kits and backup power for essential medical equipment, as power restoration could take several hours to several days.

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