Fix It Homestead on MSN

5 signs your house will struggle in a power outage—and what to fix first

Power failures are no longer rare glitches in the background of modern life. In 2024 the US power grid faced 346 major ...
Fix It Homestead on MSN

Winter outage checklist: 10 things to do right away (and 3 things not to do)

When the lights cut out on a freezing night, the first few minutes matter more than you think. The choices you make in that window can keep your home livable, protect critical equipment and medicine, ...
Colorado Public Radio

Xcel likely to shut off power to many Front Range communities Wednesday due to dry conditions and high winds. Here’s what you can do

We're looking at several hours of this wind event occurring. We would not start restoration processes until this wind event ...

Many Jefferson County residents felt "left in the dark" after planned Colorado power outages

Tens of thousands of Xcel Energy customers experienced planned power outages in Colorado starting Wednesday. Some residents ...
The Columbian

Clark County expert says basic supplies, preparations can see residents through weather emergencies, power outages

Last week, local roadways flooded and a few huge trees came down (without harming anyone, fortunately). Power blackouts were widespread and went on for hours in some places.

Days-long power outage comes with a wide range of issues for thousands

One neighbor told 9NEWS that during snow-impacted outages, they can keep food from the freezer cold by placing it in the snow ...