KCP&L is preparing for potentially significant flooding in portions of its service area near the Missouri River.

In a news release, the company says officials are monitoring river levels closely and reinforcing facilities.

“We intend to take every reasonable step to avoid interrupting service to customers in and around the flood areas, but scattered service disconnections may be necessary as a safety precaution.”

The electric utility is keeping a close eye on Atchison, Holt, Andrew, Buchanan and Platte counties, which could soon be impacted by flooding, and possibly more counties downstream.

“We will make efforts, as it is feasible, to notify customers when rising water in affected areas may result in an electrical safety hazard or when local or state officials mandate disconnection of electricity to homes and businesses.”

The utility is building water-tight, concrete-block walls and sandbagging around electrical substations and other facilities, staging replacement and back-up equipment where it might be needed, tuning up equipment, and inspecting infrastructure and double-checking maintenance.

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