NV Energy issues PSOM watch
6:55 P.M. UPDATE:
NV Energy is reporting that fire risk conditions have subsided in many areas currently experiencing PSOM outages.
 
The utility company has been patrolling the Glenbrook East, South Carson-Clear Creek, South Carson-Jacks Valley, and Genoa North areas.
 
They say power should be restored to those areas by 8 p.m.
 
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE:
Planned power outages are currently underway in several Nevada areas due to elevated fire conditions.
 
NV Energy says a Public Safety Outage Management (PSOM) is currently underway in the following PSOM zones with estimated length of outage time:
 
* East Elko: Estimated until 8 p.m. Friday, June 20
* Glenbrook East & Carson-Genoa: Estimated until Saturday, June 21 at 11 a.m.
 
PSOMs are used to help prevent wildfires when areas have extreme weather forecasted, as a preventative action.
 
For more information including preparedness information and maps, visit the PSOM page on NV Energy's website.

ORIGINAL STORY: 

Due to elevated fire weather conditions and Red Flag Warning for Northern Nevada, NV Energy is issuing a Public Safety Outage Management (PSOM) WATCH for customers in the Glenbrook area.

If NV Energy needs to de-energize, it would begin at approximately 12 p.m. on Friday, June 20th, and last until approximately 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 21st.

PSOMs are used to help prevent wildfires when areas have extreme weather forecasted, as a preventative action.

The current fire weather forecasts for Glenbrook indicate that a PSOM is likely in that area.

The timeframe includes the duration of the forecasted weather event and the time needed for NV Energy crews to inspect lines and equipment for damage, vegetation or debris before they can safely restore power.

For more information including preparedness information and maps, visit the PSOM page on NV Energy's website.

(NV Energy contributed to this report.)