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This Wildfire Awareness Month, take steps to prevent fires! During critical fire weather, don't burn yard waste & debris or do any activity that may cause sparks. Strengthen your home against wildfires with tips from ready.gov/wildfires

🔥Top 10 Wildfire Safety Tips🔥

Wildfires can happen any time. Regularly review your evacuation plan and keep emergency supplies ready. #WildfireSafety

Exercises and drills can help your school: ✅Practice emergency plans ✅Assess current procedures ✅Identify gaps or weaknesses ✅Provide training opportunities Find resources: go.dhs.gov/iLh

Creating a Defensible Space🏠 Maintaining a fire-resistant landscape is one of the most effective ways to protect your home from wildfires in Colorado. Learn more about fire-resistant landscaping: csfs.colostate.edu

Does your team and family know where the fire extinguishers are at home, on the farm, or in the building? Quick action can stop a small fire from becoming a big disaster. Remember the PASS method: Pull pin, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep side to side. Learn how here: youtube.com/watch?v=PQV71I…

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The snow is coming down, and the roads are already slick! Our agents are out across the city, and we want to make sure you get where you’re going safely. Better yet, if you can, stay cozy at home. If you must drive, please follow these quick safety tips: •Slow Down: Traction is low, so drop your speed significantly. •Space Out: Increase your following distance to at least 6 seconds. •Go Easy: Use gentle pressure on your gas and brakes to avoid skidding. •Hill Strategy: Don't stop while climbing a hill. Use steady momentum to reach the top. Stay safe and help keep the roads clear for emergency responders. Bundle up Lakewood! #COWX

COLLISION ADVISORY IN EFFECT The Town of Erie Police Department has issued a Collision Advisory for incorporated areas of Erie, effective May 5, 2026, at 6:15 p.m. due to weather and road conditions. What this means for motorists: If you are involved in a minor, non-injury crash and the vehicles can be safely moved, please exchange information with the other driver and report the collision at a later time. Property damage crashes can also be reported online through our webpage. Please ONLY call dispatch at 303-441-4444 if the crash involves: • Injuries • Suspected alcohol or drug impairment • A driver without insurance • Vehicles blocking the roadway Drivers are encouraged to slow down, allow extra travel time, and use caution on area roadways. More information and online reporting: erieco.gov/1950/Crash-Adv… #CoWx

Be winter weather prepared! Winter Weather can cause temperatures to change quickly, and heavy, wet snow can cause trees to break and, in some cases, power outages. Visit pproem.com/ExtremeWinterW… for resources. Follow @NWSPueblo for weather updates.

Public Safety Power Shutoffs may be deemed necessary by your local power company due to extreme wildfire risk conditions. Prepare yourself and your family for possible service impacts with extremely dry conditions in and around Northern Colorado.

Please do not call 911 to verify the emergency alert. Our dispatch centers become extremely busy during emergency events. You can visit nocoalert.org to see the area of imminent and any updates on the situation.

The threat of tornadoes in Colorado increases rapidly in May and continues through August. Make sure you know how to protect yourself and your family when severe weather strikes.

Winds are starting to pick up along the Front Range. Please keep these safety tips in mind.

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An Air Quality Health Advisory is in effect for Weld County due to wildfire smoke from eastern Nebraska. If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood, it is advised to remain indoors, especially those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. Stay up-to-date on the smoke by visiting the Colorado Smoke Blog: colosmokeoutlook.blogspot.com Weld County burn permits are suspended during smoke advisories and new permits will not be issued during the advisory. Check on advisories at colorado.gov/airquality/col… Reduce your exposure by: -Staying indoors when you can. Use a portable air cleaner to help filter out smoke particles in your home. -In your vehicle, keep windows and vents closed and set fans to recirculate mode. More information here: cdphe.colorado.gov/apcd/wildfire-… For current weather updates, please visit the National Weather Service page at weather.gov/bou/

MFA adds a powerful extra layer of security to your accounts. Even if someone steals or guesses your password, MFA will stop them in their tracks! Check out our 2026 guide to what MFA is and how to enable it: hubs.la/Q046yjS20

The high winds across much of the northern U.S. may result in dangerous driving today. In windy conditions, slow down, avoid large trucks and trailers, and watch for downed tree branches and power lines. Bridges and overpasses can be particularly dangerous. weather.gov/safety/wind-du…

This week is Severe Weather Awareness Week. We’ll have a quick post each day about the different severe weather hazards and how to stay safe. Remember, planning ahead is one of the best things you can do to stay safe this season. #kswx #newx #cowx

We understand outages can be frustrating, and as we continue to prepare for severe weather, we’re here to provide as much information and answers to your frequently asked questions about how we’re working to protect our communities from wildfire risk. Why does Xcel Energy use Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings (EPSS) and Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS), and under what conditions are they needed? We use Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings (EPSS) and, when conditions require it, Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) to reduce the chance that our electric equipment could spark a wildfire during periods of elevated or extreme risk. As severe weather, strong winds and dry conditions become more frequent, we rely on a combination of real-time weather data, wildfire modeling tools and on-the-ground observations to understand when our system may be exposed to higher fire danger. EPSS allows us to operate power lines with additional protection settings enabled to shut off power more quickly if something contacts the line. This reduces ignition risk but can lead to outages that require inspection before we restore service. PSPS is a step we take only when weather and environmental conditions indicate extreme wildfire risk conditions and keeping certain lines energized poses too great a risk to people and communities. Before taking this action, we evaluate factors such as forecasted wind speeds, humidity levels, fuel conditions, and temperature, along with local infrastructure and customer needs. We know these steps create challenges for customers, and we only use them when necessary to protect public safety and reduce the possibility of wildfires. For more information and answers to frequently asked questions visit and select your state, xcelener.gy/40dO3v4

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