Planned Power Outage

OMMUNITY NOTICE – SCHEDULED POWER OUTAGE (XCEL ENERGY)

Residents and Businesses of the Town of Center,

Xcel Energy will be performing a major upgrade to the main power feed supplying the Town of Center. This work will require a scheduled power outage on:

Saturday, February 21, 2026
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM (approximately 4–6 hours)

Please use this notice to prepare in advance.

RESIDENTS – PREPARE AHEAD

• Charge cell phones, tablets, and battery packs the night before
• Keep flashlights and extra batteries available
• Unplug sensitive electronics to prevent damage from power surges
• Limit opening refrigerator/freezer doors to keep food cold
• Have ready-to-eat food and drinking water available

BUSINESSES

• Plan ahead for register/card reader/internet interruptions
• Protect perishable goods and refrigerated items
• Consider posting notices for customers in advance
• Unplug sensitive equipment to prevent surge damage when power is restored

MEDICAL / OXYGEN USERS

If you rely on oxygen, CPAP machines, refrigerated medication, or other medical equipment, please plan ahead with your provider.

Center School Library & Commons Area will be available during the outage for community members who need a power source for medical use ONLY.

Generator Safety

If using a generator:

NEVER run it inside a home, garage, or near windows.
Place it at least 20 feet away from doors and vents.
Use heavy-duty outdoor extension cords.
Do not backfeed into your home unless you have a proper transfer switch installed by a licensed electrician.

WHEN POWER RETURNS

• Plug appliances/electronics back in slowly
• Expect brief fluctuations as service stabilizes
• Reset clocks and alarms as needed

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as Xcel Energy completes this necessary upgrade.

Town of Center