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Jefferson County, CO – Residents across Jefferson County are being urged to prepare for potential power shutoffs as Xcel Energy considers implementing a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) beginning Tuesday, Dec. 17, due to high winds and elevated wildfire risk.
According to the Jefferson County Government, the PSPS could impact multiple areas across the county and neighboring regions as Xcel works to minimize the threat of power lines sparking fires. The precautionary shutoff could begin in the morning and may last several hours to several days, depending on conditions…