Rocky Mountain Power announced Wednesday that forecasted weather conditions may impact power lines serving several Utah communities, including Delta, Milford, Cedar City, and Enterprise Valley. The utility warned that these conditions could trigger public safety power shutoffs to mitigate risks to the electrical infrastructure.
Affected Utah regions identified
In a statement released June 24, 2026, Rocky Mountain Power detailed specific regions in Utah where power stability might be compromised. The areas identified as being at risk for weather-related impacts include Delta, Milford, Cedar City, and Enterprise Valley. To manage these risks, the company utilizes a Public Safety Power Shutoff protocol, which is managed through a dedicated event page to keep residents informed of potential service interruptions.
Wildfire prevention and de-energization risks
The utility also highlighted that customers may experience more frequent outages in areas where emergency de-energization is required. This specific measure is implemented when there is an active wildfire, as the company seeks to prevent further damage or ignition during periods of high wildfire risk.
Impact of enhanced safety settings
Beyond weather-related threats and active wildfires, Rocky Mountain Power noted that enhanced safety settings are currently being used to prevent the start of new wildfires. While these settings are a critical preventative measure, the company warned that they come with an increased potential for power outages.
Expected delays in power restoration
According to the utility, customers should be prepared for longer-than-typical outage durations when these enhanced safety settings are in effect. This delay occurs because field crews must perform manual patrols of the power lines to ensure everything is secure before service can be safely restored to the community.
Methods for reporting service outages
To assist residents during these periods of instability, Rocky Mountain Power provides multiple methods for reporting service interruptions. Customers can report an outage by using the company's online reporting button or by texting the word OUT to 759677. Additionally, the utility maintains a phone line at 1-877-508-5088 for both general outage reports and specifically for reporting downed power lines.
Downed line safety and outage maps
The company emphasized a critical safety rule for all residents: never touch or go near a downed power line. The utility's outage map, which is refreshed approximately every 15 minutes, provides generalized locations of outages to protect customer privacy while allowing the public to track clusters of service interruptions and planned outages.
Rocky Mountain Power also highlighted its support for customers with electricity-dependent medical needs. The company maintains specific accessibility programs designed to assist these individuals and encourages them to contact the utility at 1-888-221-7070 or via an online contact form to communicate their specific medical situations.
As part of its broader emergency preparedness guidance, the utility recommends that all customers identify local resources that can support their needs during power outages and other emergencies. This includes preparing for potential fluctuations in service caused by both environmental factors and preventative safety measures.
