Alerts and advisories

In the event of widespread power outages, severe weather events, Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) and alerts, or other significant emergencies that may impact our electric or natural gas system, this page will be updated with information as we have it.

Additional resources

• Outage preparedness and safety tips
• How to prepare for a PSPS
• Natural gas safety tips
• Detecting a natural gas leak
• How power gets restored
• Puget Sound Energy on Twitter
• Puget Sound Energy on Facebook
• How to contact us

Safety first

• Assume all wires on the ground are energized. Never touch or go within 35 feet of any wire on the ground. Call PSE at 1-888-225-5773 or 911 to report any wire on the ground.
  
• Be aware of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning:
  • Never install or use a generator indoors or in enclosed or partially-enclosed areas, even those that are ventilated. When using your generator outdoors during a power outage, avoid placing it near windows, doors and vents. More generator safety tips: www.pse.com/en/pages/generator-safety 
  • Never use a natural gas range for heating, or charcoal as an indoor heating or cooking source.
  • Additional carbon monoxide safety information: pse.com/en/pages/carbon-monoxide
  • Never charge your phone or other devices in a running vehicle with the garage door closed.
  • Make sure that natural gas appliances are maintained and operated according to manufacturer recommendations.
• If you’re using portable heaters, keep them away from furniture, draperies and other flammable materials.
• Always use flashlights instead of candles.

In the event of a flood:

• If your gas meter becomes partially or fully submerged in flood waters, report it by calling us at 1-888-225-5773
• Stay out of flooded basements. Energized wiring or electrical outlets below the water line may pose a hazard.
• Know the signs of a possible gas leak: a “rotten egg” smell, bubbling in standing water, or a hissing sound near the damaged equipment. If you notice any of these signs, leave the area right away. Avoid anything that might spark, then call 911 and PSE at 1-888-225-5773 once you're safe. Learn more at PSE.com/GasSafety.

Safety tips, resources and reminders

• Make sure to have emergency supplies at home and in your vehicle, such as extra batteries, flashlights, food
• Have a battery-powered radio ready to go.
• Charge cell phones and mobile devices in case the power goes out.   
• Download the PSE mobile outage app to track and report outages or visit pse.com/outagemap.
• Update your contact information at pse.com.
• Find more preparedness tips at pse.com/storm.

Visit PSE on Flickr for images of storm
damage and repairs.