Wildfire Response & Power Outage Updates
The San Isabel Electric family has those who have been impacted by the fire in our thoughts and prayers. We are working closely with incident command, making repairs to the grid, and are restoring your power as quickly and as safely as possible.
Updated: Thursday, July 16, 10:58 a.m.
Aspen Acres Fire
| Updated: | July 16, 10:58 a.m. |
| Counties affected: | Pueblo, Custer, Fremont, Huerfano |
| Total outages: | 580 meters |
| Meters restored: | 2,020 |
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Official Information Sources:
Video: July 6 Pueblo County Public Meeting– SIEA updates begin about 55 minutes into the meeting.
Why can fire-related power outages last several weeks?
1. When a wildfire ignites, emergency managers direct electric utilities to de-energize electric equipment to keep firefighters and residents safe.
2. That equipment may feed electricity to places both inside and outside active fire areas and evacuation zones. Members, who live miles from an evacuation zone may still be impacted by fire-related outages for extended periods of time because the equipment that feeds their home is in a danger zone.
3. Authorities determine when it’s safe for lineworkers to energize areas not affected by fire. They also give authorization to lineworkers to enter the fire perimeter and inspect equipment and make repairs. This process can take several days, weeks, or in heavily damaged areas, months!
4. Once repairs are complete in areas damaged by fire, emergency managers determine when residents can return to their homes and when lines can be re-energized.
Rebuilding Process
If your property has been damaged or destroyed by the fire, please know that San Isabel Electric’s employees are here to answer any questions you may have about the rebuilding process. If you choose to rebuild in the same location as your previous structure(s), there will be no cost to re-establish electric service. If you decide to rebuild in a different location on your property, additional costs may be required to extend electric service to the new site.
When you’re ready, please give us a call at 800-279-SIEA (7432) to discuss your service options and next steps.
Video: How Power is Restored
Latest Updates
Aspen Acres Fire Outage Update: July 16
There are about 580 power outages related to the Aspen Acres Fire. Members with questions about the status of power at their address are encouraged to contact us directly for an update. If you see damaged electric equipment or downed lines, please report it, and do...
Aspen Acres Fire: Power Outage Update: July 13
Returning to areas affected by the Aspen Acres Fire is incredibly difficult for many in our community. Our thoughts are with those who are returning home for the first time. Our team has now been able to patrol most affected areas and have a much clearer understanding...
Aspen Acres Fire Outage Update: July 9
Power outages caused by the Aspen Acres Fire are now below 2,000 meters. We will continue energizing areas as incident command allows us, and when it is safe. When power is restored, we are calling members using the phone contact information on file. If you have a...