Nursing home Frasier in Colorado experiences power cut due to wildfire prevention measures; Xcel Energy's first preemptive shut-off.
Nursing homes face power cuts due to wildfire prevention measures. Frasier, an assisted living and skilled nursing facility, lost power in Colorado, marking Xcel Energy's first preemptive electricity switch-off. The practice, known as public safety power shut-offs, has spread from California to prevent fires caused by downed and damaged power lines. Frasier staff received only 75 minutes' notice before the outage, prompting quick preparations.
June 10, 2024
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