- More than 2,600 customers in Washington County lost power on Monday evening.
- The cause of the outage is yet unknown, suspected to be at a substation.
- Rocky Mountain Power estimated restoration by around 10:30 p.m., subject to change.
Outage Hits Washington County
Rocky Mountain Power customers in Washington County are feeling the chill, as a power outage affected over 2,600 homes and businesses on Monday evening. Not always.
The Initial Impact
According to the outage map posted on Rocky Mountain Power’s website, the issue was most concentrated around LaVerkin, leaving residents in the dark just after 6:30 p.m. This is a big deal for anyone relying on electricity for heating or daily routines.
Rocky Mountain Power’s Response
A representative from Rocky Mountain Power told St. George News that no precise cause was known, but the issue likely originated at a substation. That’s not surprising given how complex power systems can be.
Estimates for restoration were optimistic, though not guaranteed.
At 7:30 p.m., the company projected power would return by around 10:30 p.m. But you never know with these things. The timeline could shift if they hit any unforeseen snags.
A Developing Story
This is far from over. Customer service issues are at stake here, and the company’s ability to communicate effectively will be key. If you’re in that area, stay tuned for updates and keep your phone charged—just in case.
