LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — NV Energy issued a Public Safety Outage Management watch for customers in Kyle Canyon and Angel Peak due to elevated fire weather conditions.
If NV Energy needs to de-energize, it would begin at approximately 1 p.m. Tuesday and last until approximately 9 a.m. Wednesday.
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What is a PSOM watch?
Public Safety Outage Management actions are preventive measures taken by NV Energy to prevent wildfires based on extreme weather criteria. The current fire weather forecasts for Kyle Canyon and Angel Peak indicate that a PSOM is likely in these areas.
A watch means that certain weather conditions, including high winds, low humidity and high temperatures, may require NV Energy to proactively de-energize equipment to ensure community safety and prevent potential wildfire ignition. The timeframe includes the duration of the weather event and the time needed for NV Energy crews to inspect lines and other equipment for damage, vegetation or debris to safely restore power.
Why NV Energy uses PSOM
During a PSOM event, power is shut off to prevent power lines, or debris blowing into power lines, and other equipment from causing a wildfire when certain environmental conditions are met.
Factors contributing to a PSOM event include weather conditions, vegetation levels that can fuel a fire, field observations and guidance from local fire departments and other first responders.
All impacted customers will be notified via phone, text and email messages. NV Energy will also reach out to all Green Cross customers in the area to offer accommodation if a PSOM event is initiated.
NV Energy continues to monitor fire weather conditions and will provide regular updates to impacted customers regarding the status of the outage event. A PSOM watch may be canceled if weather conditions improve.
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