(KTNV) — A massive power outage impacted most of Bullhead City, Ariz. after a storm knocked down power lines over the weekend.
According to the city, many neighborhoods remained without power as of 8 a.m. Monday.
Now, residents are asked to conserve water after reports of a water outage in various neighborhoods, city officials said Monday afternoon.
The water outage is related to the power outage that began Sunday evening, officials said. Residents are asked to conserve water until power is fully restored throughout the city.
The city opened a shelter at a local elementary school for people to charge their electronics and medical devices, and cool down amid high temperatures.
City officials said the shelter would remain open to the public until power is restored.
Due to downed power lines, Bullhead Parkway was closed south of Laughlin Ranch Boulevard. Drivers were also advised to use caution on U.S. 95 "as not all traffic signals are functioning."
Shelter was available to impacted residents at Sunrise Elementary School on Landon Drive.
Additional cooling stations were established in Bullhead City, Mohave Valley and Lake Havasu City with ice and water for area residents who need to cool off. Those locations include:
- Fort Mohave Mesa Fire Station #92, 1920 Camp Mohave Rd., Mohave Valley
- Mohave Valley Fire Station # 81, 1451 Willow Drive, Mohave Valley
- Lake Havasu Police Department, 2360 McCulloch Blvd. North, Lake Havasu City
Bullhead City lies approximately 97 miles south of Las Vegas along the Colorado River and is home to an estimated 40,000 people.
