More than 1,200 Pueblo residents without power

PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) -- Roughly 1,200 Pueblo residents were out of power Saturday morning.

According to Black Hills Energy, the initial reports came in at 9:58 a.m. of a power outage.

They say 1,252 customers are affected in the southwest region of Pueblo.

Black Hills Energy says the estimated restoration time is 12:30 p.m.

While Pueblo isn't expected to receive the brunt of the storm, the National Weather Service office in Pueblo encourages residents to be prepared in case of a prolonged outage.

They advise people:

• Close blinds or curtains to keep in heat
• Close off rooms to avoid wasting heat
• Wear layers of loose fitting, lightweight, warm clothing
• Eat and drink to provide your body with energy that will keep it warm
• Avoid caffeine and alcohol
• Stuff towels or rags in cracks under doors

To monitor power outages, go to the Black Hills Energy website

No word on what caused the power outage.