NV Energy may cut power in Carson City, Genoa and Virginia City Highlands on Wednesday, according to a news release.
The “Public Safety Outage Management” watch was issued Tuesday for customers in Genoa, South Carson City, and Virginia City Highlands.
If NV Energy needs to de-energize, it would begin at approximately 10 a.m. on Wednesday and last until approximately 7 p.m., the release said.
PSOMs are preventive actions taken by NV Energy to prevent wildfires based on extreme weather criteria.
A watch means that certain weather conditions, including high winds, low humidity, and high temperatures, may require NV Energy to de-energize equipment to ensure community safety and prevent potential wildfire ignition.
For information, visit nvenergy.com/PSOM.