Friday, Dec. 19 updates: Downed power line dangers, dust plumes can look like smoke, avoid driving
Downed power lines a real danger
Power lines are down around Boulder County. If you see a downed power line, stay at least 30 feet away, assume it’s live and dangerous, and immediately call 911 to report it as an electrical emergency.
What to do near downed power lines
Dust plumes can look like smoke
The wind is kicking up large amounts of dust that can sometimes look like smoke. If what you see dissipates quickly, it is likely dust. Please err on the side of caution. If you see dark smoke, see flames, or smell smoke, call 911 immediately.
Office of Disaster Management call center open
The Office of Disaster Management Call Center is open today, Dec. 19, to assist with answering general questions about the wind event. The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Call Center is anticipated to be open until 10 p.m. today.
Call the EOC Call Center at 303-413-7730 for general information and/or to report issues that do not pose an immediate public safety risk. This will help keep our 911 lines open for life safety emergencies.
The call center will not be able to answer specific questions about utility operations or service restoration. For these questions, contact your utility provider.
Unsafe driving conditions Dec. 19
On Friday, Dec. 19, the Office of Disaster Management (ODM) asks that people stay home and off the roads. Wind conditions will be dangerously high, especially in areas west of Broadway in Boulder and along the foothills.
READ LATEST ODM UPDATES
City of Louisville facility closures (updated)
As a reminder, Louisville City Hall is closed on Friday, Dec. 19, along with the Louisville Historical Museum, Louisville Police Department lobby, Louisville Municipal Court and Coal Creek golf course. Many services are available online at .
The Louisville Public Library and Louisville Recreation & Senior Center are operating as normal today, Friday, Dec. 19, but that is subject to change depending on weather, power outages, or other factors. Please stay tuned to your email, the City’s social media channels, and/or the facility’s websites at and for the latest information.
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