02-04-2024, 12:20 PM
Peaceful Valley was affected by the power outage yesterday, with a projected restoration time of 8 pm. Power was restored just after midnight. It was an evening spent reading by backup lanterns.
Again today, at around 10:45, another power failure occurred. I have learned to report every Xcel outage as soon as possible. Some failures can be very localized, like a tree fall across a nearby powerline. Quick reportage can speed up the restoration process.
Here in PV, we're fortunate to have Verizon cell service and home internet. But the battery backup at the tower, located in a horse corral, fails in about three hours if the generator doesn't start, which it hasn't for a few years. I expect to lose cell service and internet if the current estimated restoration time of 1 pm doesn't happen.
I have multiple layers of backup lighting, heat, and water for the cabin, but that's a subject for another discussion.
It seems that the Xcel outage map isn't as detailed as it was recently, so I can't tell if JT, Bar-K and Allenspark are also affected.
Again today, at around 10:45, another power failure occurred. I have learned to report every Xcel outage as soon as possible. Some failures can be very localized, like a tree fall across a nearby powerline. Quick reportage can speed up the restoration process.
Here in PV, we're fortunate to have Verizon cell service and home internet. But the battery backup at the tower, located in a horse corral, fails in about three hours if the generator doesn't start, which it hasn't for a few years. I expect to lose cell service and internet if the current estimated restoration time of 1 pm doesn't happen.
I have multiple layers of backup lighting, heat, and water for the cabin, but that's a subject for another discussion.
It seems that the Xcel outage map isn't as detailed as it was recently, so I can't tell if JT, Bar-K and Allenspark are also affected.