[College Hill Topeka] Fwd: Emergency Electricity Reductions

[Katrina Shaw]

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From: Rachelle Vega-Retana <rvretana at topeka.org>
Date: Mon, Feb 15, 2021 at 3:24 PM
Subject: Emergency Electricity Reductions
To:


*Topeka, Kan.* – Rolling power outages will take place across all of
Shawnee County, and there is an expected impact of about 60 minutes at a
time as has been requested by the Southwest Power Pool due to high demand.
We do not yet know how long these rolling outages will be needed. Please
plan accordingly.



The full press release from Evergy can be found on their website
titled Southwest
Power Pool Requests Emergency Electricity Reductions.
<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fnewsroom.evergy.com%2f2021-02-15-Southwest-Power-Pool-Requests-Emergency-Electricity-Reductions&c=E,1,E6kdGpJYQg9xJiIF61r6UqMqOApw26p5kpopgj6uaB-T9yVhneDdy_rQy-mGlEhBl74hq4YtiSe-axHk9jbt-I3LGVxZJBYStj3wbxJG19uFz1R1uKI,&typo=1>



*Shawnee County residents can take steps to conserve energy by the
following*:

·         Turn thermostats a little cooler (65-68 degrees). Avoid the use
of electric space heaters.

·         Close blinds and shades to reduce the amount of heat lost through
windows.

·         Change or clean filters on furnaces.

·         Turn off unnecessary lights and appliances

·         When possible, delay non-essential uses of energy washing drying
clothes, washing dishes and bathing to non-peak hours, between 10 p.m. and
5 a.m.

·         Use low-temperature cooking methods and avoid opening the oven
door if it’s on.



*Tips from SNCO Emergency Management to stay safe during power outages in
cold weather:*

   - Stay indoors and away from doors and windows.
   - Do not use gas stoves to heat your home.
   - Try to keep everyone in a central room of the home.
   - Close off unused or empty rooms.
   - Use flashlights in lieu of candles to avoid a fire and burn hazards.
   - Close window curtains to help insulate and potentially hold more heat
   in the house.
   - Have emergency and preparedness kits stocked and at the ready.
   - Do not call 911 to report your power being out.
   - Check on neighbors and the elderly.
   - Protect pets from the weather by bringing them inside.



Amanda Monhollon

Public Information Officer

Board of County Commissioners

200 SE 7 <https://www.google.com/maps/search/200+SE+7?entry=gmail&source=g>
th, Room B-11

Topeka, KS 66603

Office: 785.251.4471

Cell: 785.670.0473



[image: SNCO logo]
<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwww.snco.us%2f&c=E,1,MArlUgmKzvhx5zMLPbPx93Z7ec71IjJJ9T-XCIvrc32nkBj5VgBkil5A-Jt8oWNQWuU7_3q-0RxV62hvYhVdbO-DxHKVeDqYacaOD3u4DESvSYQ,&typo=1>



Rachelle Vega-Retana, Grants Administrator

City of Topeka, Dept. of Planning & Development

Division of Housing Services

620 SE Madison St
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/620+SE+Madison+St?entry=gmail&source=g>.
1st Floor – Unit 8

Topeka, Ks. 66607

Phone: (785) 368-4490

Fax:      (785) 368-2546

Email:    rvretana at topeka.org



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