Bullhead City, AZ – A pair of metal awnings blown off during separate high wind events, were responsible for a pair of power outages that cut power to a total of 251 members on Saturday, June 11.
At 1 p.m., extreme high winds caused a metal awning to strike the primary power lines near Hancock Road and Gemstone Ave. The strike caused a 50amp fuse to blow. Crews responded and restored power to the 108 members by 3:51 p.m.
At 1:06 p.m., a metal awning blew into, and tore down, the primary conductor near White Sands Dr and Riviera Blvd. A protection device locked open, as it is designed, until crews could respond, clear the debris, make repairs, and restore power to the 143 affected members.
MEC would like to remind all residents to secure their awnings, lawn furniture, patio umbrellas and other items which could become projectiles in the sometimes dangerously high winds of Bullhead City. Outages don’t just affect you, but also your neighbors.
“Outage restoration is very important to Mohave Electric Cooperative, and we make every effort to restore power quickly and safely as possible,” stated Jerry Hardy, manager of engineering and operations. “It is very important that residents secure their homes, landscaping and yard decorations for the safety of not only the electrical lines, but also other residents and structures.”
Please call our toll-free line at (844) 632-2667, text “outage” to 55050 from a number linked to your MEC account, or use our SmartHub application on your mobile device or desktop if you are experiencing an outage.
Founded in 1946, Mohave Electric Cooperative is a not-for-profit utility providing reliable, cost-effective power to 36,700 members, 43,500 meters, with more than 1,555 miles of line spanning areas from Bullhead City to Topock on the west, Hualapai to Burro Creek to the south, and Nelson to the east. MEC is an equal opportunity provider and employer.