PSO is prepared for possible weather-related outages across our service area. Storm management processes have been activated and will remain in place until the threat has passed.
PSO is coordinating with local emergency management authorities and will continue to provide updates as the situation unfolds. If you have questions related to your PSO power: 1-888-776-7697. Customers can view and manage their energy usage on the PSO website.
Cold weather safety tips can be found on the PSO website here.
Weather
The anticipated winter storm is on track to impact PSO’s service area in two waves beginning this afternoon through Sunday afternoon. This storm will bring a wintry mix of wet snow/sleet, significant freezing rain, and very cold conditions.
Heavy, wet snow (>10”) is expected in PSO’s northern service area. Moderate ice (>0.35”) and wet snow (4-14”) is expected in PSO’s far southern service area.
Storm Preparation Efforts
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PSO has approximately 1,100 line workers, forestry personnel and support staff strategically placed and ready to respond should outages occur. We have secured more than 250 line workers to complement the readiness of our existing team members. We have requested an additional 550 line workers through our mutual assistance network.
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PSO continually prepares for all types of weather throughout the year and regularly conducts storm drills to ensure the PSO team is ready to respond immediately.
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Site-specific winterization plans have been activated at our power plants to prepare for the coming weather.
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PSO will prioritize protecting the health and safety our customers, the general public and employees during life-threatening cold weather.
Online Resources
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