Update on Power outage procedures
Posted on: March 28th, 2025
Residents,
There is no backup power for the communications switch box in Gold Hill right now. If power is out for the town, landline phones and internet service will be out immediately as well. There is supposed to be a battery backup but Lumen is not supporting it.
If there is a PLANNED power outage for 6 or more hours, the Fire Chief will take action to try to provide the town with access to 911 service.
For unplanned outages it is pretty much impossible to provide emergency backup equipment in a timely enough manner before the power is usually restored.
I have attached information about how to file a complaint with Lumen and the PUC. The town residents should pursue this avenue to get action.
Dan Maedke maedkedan@nullgmail.com
