Reno County Emergency Management Director Adam Weishaar expects rolling blackouts to occur in the county on Tuesday.
"We do expect some rolling blackouts in Hutchinson," Weishaar said. "We don't know what time those are going to occur or where they are going to occur at."
Weishaar said he doesn't know the specifics to how they choose who to shut off, but be ready for it to happen.
"Everyone should have their thermostat set somewhere between 65 and 68 degrees to conserve some of that power," Weishaar said. "Really, we just encourage individuals to shelter in place. You know your power is coming on in 30 minutes to an hour. Just hang out."
If you have non-electric heat generation that is safe, you might be sure that is ready to go.
"Check on your family members that might be elderly and not get around as well," Weishaar said. "Give them a call during it and after it to make sure they are doing okay."
Weishaar said areas of Saline County and Sedgwick County have already experienced blackouts during this cold snap.
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