Prepared to respond

Friday, December 5

We’re preparing for a series of weather systems through the middle of next week. While we expect to see active weather through the weekend that is likely to cause outages, most concerning is a strong weather system early next week. The combination of heavy rains weighing down vegetation along with saturated soils and breezy winds could lead to outages across much of our service area.

We understand how difficult it is to be without power. Our teams are preparing to respond, and crews will remain in the field to assess damage and restore power as long as it is safe. If your power goes out, we’ll work around the clock to restore it as quickly and safely as possible.

Visit PSE’s Alerts and Advisories page for information on our response efforts: pse.com/alerts.

As we prepare for storm conditions, we encourage our customers to do the same:

• Make sure to have emergency supplies on hand at home and in your vehicle, such as extra batteries, flashlights, food and blankets. 
• 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.  
• Find more preparedness tips at pse.com/storm  

Safety first

• Never touch or go within 35 feet of downed power lines because they might be energized. Call PSE at 1-888-225-5773 or 911 to report problems.
• If you’re using portable heaters, keep them away from furniture, draperies and other flammable materials.
• Always use flashlights instead of candles.
• If you smell gas, call PSE at 1-888-225-5773 or 911 to report problems.

If you are without power, remember:

• 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.
  • 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.
  • Additional carbon monoxide safety information: www.pse.com/en/pages/carbon-monoxide 
• If you’re using portable heaters, keep them away from furniture, draperies and other flammable materials.  

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