Yavapai County, Arizona – In May of this year, Arizona Public Service (APS) implemented a Public Safety Power Shutdown (PSPS) program in high-fire risk areas of Yavapai County. A PSPS is a safety measure that temporarily shuts off power during periods of high wildfire danger. While PSPS are challenging, their primary purpose is to prevent downed power lines from starting wildfires and protect lives, property, and the well-being of the community.
The Yavapai County Office of Emergency Management (YCOEM) recognizes the importance of preparation and encourages residents to develop an emergency response plan tailored to the specific needs of their family, including pets and livestock.
The main steps are:
Ensure there is backup power for critical medical equipment, including medicines that require refrigeration.
Prepare or stock emergency kits with sufficient food, water, and medicines.
Find out how to back up charge your cell phone, learn how to manually operate your garage door, and have a generator ready to use safely if you have one. If you have well water, make a plan to provide water for your pets in the event of a power outage.
Once notified of a PSPS occurring within Yavapai County, YCOEM will work closely with APS to keep the public up to date by sharing updates and information on our website, social media accounts (X, Facebook, Instagram) and local media.
APS said in areas determined to be at high fire risk, a PSPS will only be used if weather conditions necessitate it. Areas in Yavapai County that will be covered by the PSPS include:
Includes Boynton Pass Road and the areas west of Enchantment Resort around Airlie Road and Dry Creek Road.
Iron Springs, Pine Lakes, Emanuel Pines, Highland Pines and Deering Park.
For information about Yavapai County, contact Sarah Townsley at 928-777-7509 or email Sarah.Townsley@Yavapaiaz.gov Yavapai Lady
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Kirkland, Skull Valley, Rancho Diamante, Tonto Road, Ruger Ranch, Yaba, Hillside, Mule Shoe Ranch and surrounding ranches.
Zonia Mine, Waggoner, Walnut Grove, ranches along the Hassayampa River, Yavapai Downs, Coyote Crest, Mingus West, Prescott Ridge, Mingus Academy for Girls.
Mayer and Bensch Ranch, Poland Junction
Highway 89A, north of the Owenby Way roundabout, Oak Creek Canyon north of downtown Sedona.
Potato Patch, Walker, Groom Creek, Wolf Creek.
Arizona Emergency Information Network (AZEIN) source: and APS are providing more information about the PSPS approach through their respective websites, including:
Monitoring conditions: Utilities will closely monitor fire weather conditions, including wind speeds, humidity levels and vegetation conditions.
Decision to shut off power: When conditions become extreme, the utility company may decide to shut off power to the area to prevent wildfires. The decision to shut off power is based on several factors, including weather and vegetation conditions.
Notice: For customers in the participation-only area, [APS four days] You will be notified before your power is temporarily shut off. Notifications may be sent via email, text message, automated phone call, and through the utility's website. It's important that customers keep their contact information up to date on their account to receive warnings from their provider.
Power Restoration: Once the fire risk has significantly decreased, crews on-site will inspect downed power lines. If no damage has occurred, power will be restored during the day. In most cases, power is restored approximately 20 hours after a public safety power shutoff is issued, but the actual time required will vary depending on current weather conditions and whether equipment repairs are needed.
APS has a map on its website showing affected areas, and to see if your area may be affected, visit the Public Safety Power shutoff at aps.com or call APS at (800) 253-9405 for more information.
Please visit our website for information on how to prepare for a Public Safety Power Outage, including information on the Functional Needs Registry. Click here for details.
For more information about APS and our medical care programs,
