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CSU says keep away from power lines in spring storm safety update

Downed trees in snow storm

COLORADO SPRINGS — About 800 residents are without electric service due to the spring snowstorm, according to Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU).

CSU says that crews will work 24/7 to remove tree branches from power lines, restore services and maintain system reliability.

As snow continues through the weekend, CSU advises residents to follow these steps to stay safe:

CSU warns the public to never attempt to remove lines yourself:

What to do during an electric outage:

  1. During large storms, when multiple outages and downed lines occur, employees are dispatched to stand guard over downed power lines to protect the public. 
  2. For questions regarding downed tree limbs not in contact with power lines, please contact the City Forestry office.
  3. Do not use ovens, stoves or camping stoves for heat to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.