01/06/2023
From NV Energy, but applies to all regarding the latest storms:
January 4, 2023
Dear NV Energy Customer,
As NV Energy crews continue to restore power to the remaining customers impacted by last weekend’s storm, the company is prepared for the next winter storm wave that is expected to bring more wind and heavy snow to the Lake Tahoe and western Nevada region today and through the weekend.
We have brought in and staged additional lineman resources from throughout Nevada, Oregon and Utah to respond as effectively as possible to any impacts of the coming storm. These crews more than triple the strength of our outage response, helping to ensure that we have every resource available to minimize the potential impact from the upcoming winter storm.
NV Energy also offers customers who have been without power since January 1 the following services:
We are proactively contacting each customer that is out of power from the New Year’s Eve storm to ensure they have accommodations in place.
Green Cross customers (those requiring active use of medical equipment at home) are being prioritized for restoration, and we are ensuring that these customers have accommodations in place.
We are working with local counties to assist customers having trouble watering their livestock because of a power outage.
We encourage you to be prepared for upcoming winter weather and possible outages by doing the following:
Drip faucets to reduce the likelihood of a pipe rupture.
Keep a supply of flashlights and batteries on hand. Do not use candles, as they pose a fire risk.
Charge cell phones and laptops.
Have a supply of non-perishable foods, medicine, baby supplies and pet food, as well as one gallon of water per person, per day.
Do not run a generator inside a home or garage. Use gas-powered generators in well-ventilated areas.
Consider all downed power lines as live and dangerous. If you see one, stay away and call 911 and NV Energy to report.
More tips are available at nvenergy.com/outageprep.
Restoration and weather-related updates will continue to be available through NV Energy’s social media accounts including Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, and via nvenergy.com/stormupdates.
We understand that these extended outages have caused tremendous stress for thousands of our customers, and it is our goal to ensure access is provided to essential services to stay safe. We appreciate your continued patience and support.
Sincerely,
The NV Energy Team
