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Winds are gusting as high as 60 mph

Kansas City, MO – October 29, 2024 – Evergy wants customers to be prepared as excessive and persistent wind moves through our service area and Evergy crews work to restore outages caused by the high winds.

Our service area is experiencing sustained wind speeds of 40 mph with gusts as high as 60 mph in some areas. As of 2 p.m., just under 5,800 customers are without power. Most of the outages are in and around the Topeka and Kansas City areas.

Evergy has been restoring outages quickly, but we continue to see the number of outages remain steady as high winds cause new outages. All available line crews have been called in to help with restoration, and Evergy crews will work through the night as necessary to quickly respond to outages that may occur this evening.

Customers are reminded to stay safe and be prepared for the high winds.

• Download Evergy’s mobile app to easily report and track outages. The app is available for download in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
• If you see a downed line, stay at least 30 feet away from it. Assume all downed lines are energized. Report downed lines to Evergy at www.evergy.com/powerlinesafety. In an emergency, notify 9-1-1.
• Have an emergency kit for your home, workplace, and vehicle in case of outages. Make sure it’s stocked with:
  • Water
  • Non-perishable food
  • Prescription medications
  • Fresh batteries
  • Battery-powered radio
  • Flashlight
  • First aid kit
  • Cell phone charger or power bank
• Keep cell phones and other necessary electronics charged.

Customers can report or confirm outages at https://www.evergy.com/outages/report-an-outage and can also track outages via Evergy’s outage map.

About Evergy, Inc.
Evergy, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVRG), serves 1.7 million customers in Kansas and Missouri. Evergy’s mission is to empower a better future. Our focus remains on producing, transmitting and delivering reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy for the benefit of our stakeholders. Today, about half of Evergy’s power comes from carbon-free sources, creating more reliable energy with less impact to the environment. We value innovation and adaptability to give our customers better ways to manage their energy use, to create a safe, diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees, and to add value for our investors. Headquartered in Kansas City, our employees are active members of the communities we serve.

Media Contact:
Courtney Lewis
Sr. Communications Manager, Media
Phone: 816-878-9650
Courtney.Lewis@evergy.com
Media line: 888-613-0003