Canyon opens power centers for residents affected by power shutoff

CANYON, Texas (KVII) — The City of Canyon has established power centers at the Cole Community Center and the Canyon Area Library to assist residents impacted by Xcel Energy’s Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS).

The Cole Community Center, located at 300 16th Street, will primarily serve individuals who rely on electrically powered home medical equipment. The center will remain operational until electrical service is restored or the need for the facility is deemed unnecessary. Residents experiencing a medical emergency are advised to contact 911 for immediate assistance.

The Canyon Area Library, situated at 1501 3rd Avenue, will function as a charging station. It will stay open as long as there is a demand for its services. Residents affected by the power outages are encouraged to use the facility to charge phones, power banks, laptops, or small electronic devices.

Xcel Energy has provided guidelines for preparing homes for a Public Safety Power Shutoff. Residents are advised to set refrigerators and freezers to the coldest setting to preserve food, turn off or unplug appliances to prevent surges when power returns, consider purchasing portable charger banks and practice opening garage doors manually.

Other shelters available in the Texas Panhandle region for customers affected by power outages:

• Pampa — First Baptist Church
• Wheeler — Wheeler AgriLife Center
• Tucumcari, N.M. — Convention City at 1500 W. Tucumcari Blvd.