12 Mar
A series of extreme wind events hit parts of CORE’s service area beginning Thursday, March 12, causing significant, extended outages. This webpage will be updated with the most timely, thorough information regarding CORE’s ongoing response.
9 a.m. Sunday, March 15
We are down to a few dozen members — mostly in Clear Creek County — without service as of Sunday morning. Heavy snow has slowed progress, but crews will continue work until all affected members are back on.
High winds and inclement weather are forecast for much of CORE’s service area Sunday, and may prompt us to engage alternate relay settings (ARS). Visit www.CORE.coop/ars for more information regarding ARS.
Please report and monitor service interruptions via our online Outage Center at www.CORE.coop/outage-center.
7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 14
As of 7:30 p.m. Saturday, we have nearly 1,600 members in Teller County without service. We have shifted resources and assigned additional crews to patrol, sectionalize and isolate issues. They will work through the night to restore service, but members who are still without power as of late evening Saturday should expect to be off overnight and into Sunday.
Crews remain in Clear Creek, Jefferson and Park counties and will also work through the night to restore service to the approximately 200 members who are without service in those areas.
High winds are expected to continue Saturday evening, mostly subside overnight, then return Sunday in our Woodland Park, Sedalia and Bennett operating districts. We likely will engage alternate relay settings (ARS) in those areas Sunday. Visit www.CORE.coop/ars for more information regarding ARS.
The continued high winds and ARS may create additional outages. Please report and monitor them via our online Outage Center at www.CORE.coop/outage-center.
10 a.m. Saturday, March 14
CORE crews continued damage repair throughout the night. As of 10 a.m. Saturday, fewer than 500 members remain without power. We expect service for these members to be restored by this evening. However, high winds are expected across our service area today, which may cause widespread outages and additional damage.
CORE has no public safety power shutoff (PSPS) events planned, but due to extensive Red Flag Warnings, alternate relay settings (ARS) are engaged in most parts of our service area. Visit Denver/Boulder, CO for more information on the Red Flag Warning areas and www.CORE.coop/ars for more information about ARS. Crews are on standby throughout the service area ready to address any issues.
An incoming cold front will reduce temperatures dramatically tonight although dangerous winds will continue. Please stay clear of any downed power lines and use our online Outage Center and Outage Map to report and monitor service interruptions.
10 p.m. Friday, March 13
About 800 members are without service as of 10 p.m. Friday. Crews continue to make progress, though some members will be off through Saturday morning or afternoon. We appreciate your patience as they work as quickly as possible to repair the extensive damage caused by continued high winds.
6 p.m. Friday, March 13
As of 6 p.m. Friday, we are at fewer than 900 members without service. Members still without power Friday evening will likely be off until Saturday morning or afternoon as crews make repairs overnight to the most damaged parts of our system in Clear Creek, Jefferson and Park counties.
CORE has no public safety power shutoff (PSPS) events planned, but high winds and low fuel moisture conditions are expected through the weekend and will likely create additional outages in already-affected areas, as well as the previously unaffected eastern portions of our service area. We will likely engage alternate relay settings (ARS) in many parts of our service area in response to Red Flag Warnings. Visit www.CORE.coop/ars for more information about ARS.
3 p.m. Friday, March 13
Our crews continue to work the many points of damage to our system and, as of 3 p.m. Friday, have brought the total number of outages down to about 1,200. Please use our online Outage Center and Outage Map to report and monitor service interruptions.
12 p.m. Friday, March 13
Damage to our poles, lines and other equipment is extensive in parts of Clear Creek, Jefferson and Park counties. Crews continue to work as quickly as possible to restore service for affected members. We expect to have a significant number of members back on by late afternoon or early evening Friday, but some will likely be without service overnight and into Saturday. Affected members who are signed up for outage alerts via text should receive updated restoration estimates. Restoration estimates are also available on our outage map at www.CORE.coop/outage-center.
10 a.m. Friday, March 13
Crews made significant progress overnight and, as of 10 a.m. Friday, we have about 1,900 members without service in Clear Creek, Jefferson and Park counties. More than 20 line, tree-trimming and drone crews are actively working to restore service for members who are still out.
CORE has no public safety power shutoff (PSPS) events planned. Red Flag Warnings are in effect Friday throughout our service area, though, and will likely continue through the weekend in many areas.
Because of the sustained high winds and low fuel moisture conditions, alternate relay settings (ARS) will be engaged across our system, which may create additional outages for some members. Visit www.CORE.coop/ARS for more information, and use our online Outage Center to report and monitor service interruptions.
5 p.m. Thursday, March 12
Approximately 4,000 members are without power in Clear Creek, Jefferson and Park counties due to extremely high winds.
Line crews and contractors are actively responding to damage at numerous locations. However, strong and persistent winds continue to bring down trees and power lines, and make restoration efforts difficult. Crews will work through the night, but a High Wind Warning remains in effect through Friday afternoon for the affected areas.
Because this is an active and evolving weather event, estimated restoration times are difficult to determine at this time. Affected members should plan for outages to continue through Thursday night and into Friday.
Alternate relay settings (ARS) remain engaged throughout our system. Visit www.CORE.coop/ars for more information about ARS.
For safety, please stay away from downed power lines and report them immediately. If you have an emergency or are in immediate danger, call 911.
We appreciate members’ patience as crews work safely to restore service. We will share more information Friday morning as we receive updates.