Power shutoffs result in a mad rush for generators and flashlights, leave businesses scrambling
Power outages put in place due to extreme wind conditions this week in Colorado are presenting challenges for many business owners on the Front Range.
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Power outages put in place due to extreme wind conditions this week in Colorado are presenting challenges for many business owners on the Front Range.
To help parents plan, Boulder Valley Schools decided they'd stay open on Wednesday with only one school in the shutoff zone.
Xcel Energy is putting nine counties on notice, warning that the utility could shut off power for customers starting at noon through 6 p.m. on Wednesday in order to reduce the risk of wildfires.
With a spotty cell signal in the Boulder County mountains, many rely on the phone company Lumen for landline coverage. But when the power goes out, some say, so do the phone lines.
Strong winds blew across Colorado on Tuesday, including in Estes Park, where CBS Colorado First Alert meteorologists said gusts reached more than 70 mph.
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