With a forecast for very gusty winds and elevated wildfire danger through part of the weekend, utility managers in North Central Washington are preparing customers for a possible interruption to their electrical service. The Chelan PUD issued a statement Friday encouraging residents in the Chelan and Manson areas to be ready for a possible power shutoff on Saturday (Aug. 1). Officials are reminding the public that de-energizing power lines during high-risk weather events, such as wind, can greatly reduce the possibility of new wildfire starts. PUD customers are being asked to check the addresses of their homes and businesses at the utility's website to confirm if they are part of the planned public safety power shutoff zone. Get our free mobile appA Red Flag Warning is currently in effect from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, and the PUD says its safety outage could last up to 24 hours, or for however long conditions should warrant the action.