**COMMUNITY NOTICE – SCHEDULED POWER OUTAGE (XCEL ENERGY)**
COMMUNITY NOTICE – SCHEDULED POWER OUTAGE (XCEL ENERGY)
Residents and Businesses of the Town of Center,
Xcel Energy will be performing a major upgrade to the main power feed supplying the Town of Center. This work will require a scheduled power outage on:
Saturday, February 21, 2026\ 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM (approximately 4–6 hours)
Please use this notice to prepare in advance.
RESIDENTS – PREPARE AHEAD
• Charge cell phones, tablets, and battery packs the night before\ • Keep flashlights and extra batteries available\ • Unplug sensitive electronics to prevent damage from power surges\ • Limit opening refrigerator/freezer doors to keep food cold\ • Have ready-to-eat food and drinking water available
BUSINESSES
• Plan ahead for register/card reader/internet interruptions\ • Protect perishable goods and refrigerated items\ • Consider posting notices for customers in advance\ • Unplug sensitive equipment to prevent surge damage when power is restored
MEDICAL / OXYGEN USERS
If you rely on oxygen, CPAP machines, refrigerated medication, or other medical equipment, please plan ahead with your provider.
Center School Library & Commons Area will be available during the outage for community members who need a power source for medical use ONLY.
Generator Safety
If using a generator:
- NEVER run it inside a home, garage, or near windows.
- Place it at least 20 feet away from doors and vents.
- Use heavy-duty outdoor extension cords.
- Do not backfeed into your home unless you have a proper transfer switch installed by a licensed electrician.
WHEN POWER RETURNS
• Plug appliances/electronics back in slowly\ • Expect brief fluctuations as service stabilizes\ • Reset clocks and alarms as needed
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as Xcel Energy completes this necessary upgrade.
Town of Center