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NVEnergy turns power off in 3 high-risk areas

KOLO | 8 News Now · last updated

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) — The power is out in East Elko, Glenbrook East, and Carson-Genoa area zones as part of a Public Safety Outage Management (PSOM) move, according to NVEnergy.

The PSOM began between 12:06 p.m. and 12:36 p.m. on Friday, June 20.

Red flag warnings and wind advisories are also in effect in all three areas.

Wind has reached up to 48 mph in Elko and Carson-Genoa areas.

A PSOM warning has been issued for Angel Peak and Kyle Canyon zones.

A PSOM watch has been issued for the Elko zone.

During a proactive outage event, #NVEnergy de-energizes power for customers in high-risk zones to help protect the #community.

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