{"id":475443,"date":"2026-02-18T08:00:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T08:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/475443\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T08:00:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T08:00:08","slug":"power-restored-for-11700-customers-after-public-safety-power-shutoff-local-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/475443\/","title":{"rendered":"Power restored for 11,700 customers after Public Safety Power Shutoff \u2013 LOCAL NEWS"},"content":{"rendered":"

Media Release, Xcel Energy<\/p>\n

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AMARILLO, Texas \u2014 As of 8:45 p.m. CT, Xcel Energy crews have restored power for about 11,700 customers affected by Tuesday\u2019s Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) and additional
weather-related outages. Crews continue working to restore the remaining customers, with some repairs expected to extend into Wednesday. Before power can be safely restored, crews must visually inspect lines and make any necessary repairs.<\/p>\n

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Critical wildfire weather on Tuesday, including extremely high winds, led Xcel Energy to implement a PSPS for customers in Carson, Deaf Smith, Donley, Gray, Hansford, Hartley, Hutchinson, Moore, Oldham, Potter, Randall, Roberts, Sherman and Swisher counties. The severe conditions also caused additional outages for customers outside the PSPS areas.<\/p>\n

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More than 400 Xcel Energy employees and contract crews are working to restore power as safely and quickly as possible. Helicopters and drones are being used where conditions allow for aerial inspections. High winds are expected to continue Wednesday, but crews will remain in the field until all customers are back on.<\/p>\n

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\u201cCrews worked through the dry and dusty conditions today and well into the night to restore power, and they\u2019ll continue to fight some higher winds into tomorrow,\u201d said Casey Meeks, Xcel Energy regional vice president of distribution operations. \u201cWe know how challenging the dry, windy weather has been for our communities. The safety of our customers and our crews is always our top priority, and we appreciate everyone\u2019s patience and support.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Customers can stay updated by visiting the Xcel Energy outage map.<\/p>\n

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Report Outages, Damage Xcel Energy encourages customers to report outages and damaged equipment. Anyone who sees a downed line or broken pole should stay far away and contact the company immediately.<\/p>\n

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Customers have several ways to report outages:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Use the Xcel Energy mobile app<\/p>\n

\u2022 Online at xcelenergy.com\/out<\/p>\n

\u2022 Via text by texting OUT to 98936 to report an outage, or text STAT to the same number to check the status of a power outage<\/p>\n

\u2022 By calling 1-800-895-1999 and following the prompts\u2014the automated phone reporting system lets customers report outages in less than 60 seconds.<\/p>\n

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