Rocky Mountains Power reported a major power outage leaving over 10K people without power this Tuesday. The transmission line in Moab was tripped as a precautionary measure and many customers suffered from the outage. The company took over its X social media handle to assure its customers that it is aware of the outages reported. If you are someone who suffered from these outages, this article is for you. It brings you everything you need to know about the Rocky Mountains Power outage. The following article also includes the possible reasons for the outages that left many in the dark.
Rocky Mountains Power Outage: What Exactly Happened?
More than 9,200 people reported power outages this Tuesday evening across Moab, La Sal, as well as Thompson Springs. Over 25 power outages were reported across the area along with an additional total of 632 people affected near the Four Corners Area. Crews were sent to the scene and worked overnight to repair the outages. Rocky Mountains Power also addressed the situation through social media as well as press releases before repairing. The Tuesday outage is being considered the biggest outage the company has seen in a while. It left thousands of people without power for the longest time.
What Did The Company Say About The Outage?
Rocky Mountains Power did a press release to address the customers who were without power and explained the situation. The press release stated that the crews are working overnight to continue the restoration of power for customers. It also added that the crew that was working on the repairs for most of the day is rotating out on rest. The company informed that around 11,500 people across Utah were without power at the height of the event. The posts from the company on X kept on assuring people that the restoration was underway. They apologized for the inconvenience caused but did not give any estimated time for restoration.
Reasons For The Rocky Power Mountain Outage
The transmission line was tripped down as a precautionary measure considering the extreme weather conditions that unfolded in the area. The Rocky Mountains Power did not provide any particular reason for outages across Utah. However, the untimely snowstorm is being considered one of the major possible reasons for the outages. According to the reports from meteorologist Matt Johnson, Salt Lake City unexpectedly recorded around 3.4 inches of snowfall overnight. Several winter weather advisories, as well as travel alerts, were issued on Tuesday.
What To Do In Case Of An Outage?
If you are someone who is from the areas that are currently affected by the outages, Rocky Mountains Power has definitely issued some guidelines for you. In such adverse conditions of winter and power outages, you must consider these tips to prepare yourself.
There are a few items that Rocky Mountains Power suggests you must have with you during the outages. These items include water (one gallon per person per day), non-perishable food (for both pets and people), a first aid kit, essential medications, copies of important documents, cash, and blankets for protection from the cold weather.
You can also check the current status of the outage on your location at the official website of the Rocky Mountains Power. The website also offers you a live outage map letting you know how many areas are currently without power.
