CITY OF RUSSELL

RUSSELL – The transformer equipment failure that occurred Thursday, August 30, for Russell electric customers at the Sunflower Interconnection substation required a mobile transformer from Liberal, Kansas, to re-establish the interconnection tie to the transmission grid while the failed equipment was replaced.

Sunflower Electric / Western Cooperative have completed repairs on the permanent transformer. Final testing is being conducted.

The switchover from the temporary transformer to the permanent transformer is scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday, September 7. A service interruption is not anticipated during the switchover. However, an outage is possible. Please make necessary arrangements.

We thank you for your patience during the prolonged outage on August 30th and your understanding as we make the necessary repairs safely.