Alerts and advisories

Cabin Creek Landslide

Monday, March 23rd

A large landslide on Friday near Cabin Creek on Snoqualmie Pass caused significant damage to transmission lines that go through the area. Crews worked over the weekend to assess damage including flying drones. Access is limited and assessments are ongoing as to whether crews can safely work in the area.

While the landslide caused damage to PSE’s high voltage lines, there are no customers currently out of power as a result of this incident. Customers in the Hyak and Easton areas are being supplied power through the redundant high voltage lines, which currently have no alternative circuit configurations from the east.

With more rain and wind forecasted this week, there is a concern of prolonged power outages if the active high voltage lines are impacted.

Safety first

As we work to safely restore your power, please follow these tips to keep your home and business safe.

• 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.
• If you’re using portable heaters, keep them away from furniture, draperies and other flammable materials.
• Always use flashlights instead of candles.
• 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: pse.com/generatorsafety 
  • Never use a natural gas range for heating, or charcoal as an indoor heating or cooking source.
  • Additional carbon monoxide safety information: pse.com/carbonmonoxidesafety
  • 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.
• 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.

Safety tips, resources and reminders

• Make sure to have emergency supplies 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.
• Update your contact information at pse.com.
• Find more preparedness tips at pse.com/storm.

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damage and repairs.