Prepared to respond
Tuesday, December 9, 9 a.m.
We're closely monitoring this week’s weather forecast, which calls for stormy weather with widespread moderate to heavy rain and wind.
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory, Flood Warning, and Coastal Flood Advisory affecting different parts of our service area. Beyond the potential for power outages caused by high winds and saturated soil conditions, flooding and landslides may also impact our natural gas infrastructure.
We understand how difficult it is to be without power. Our teams are prepared 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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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Previous updates
Prepared to respond
Monday, December 8, 2 p.m.
We're closely monitoring today's forecast, which calls for stormy weather with widespread moderate to heavy rain and wind. The strongest winds are expected from early afternoon through 10 p.m. this evening.
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory, Flood Warning, and Coastal Flood Advisory affecting different parts of our service area. Beyond the potential for power outages caused by high winds and saturated soil conditions, flooding and landslides may also impact our natural gas infrastructure. Additional weather systems are forecast for later this week.
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.
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
Monday, December 8, 9 a.m.
We’re preparing for a series of weather systems through the middle of the week. The combination of heavy rains weighing down vegetation along with saturated soils and breezy winds could lead to outages across 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.
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
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
Visit PSE on Flickr for images of storm
damage and repairs.
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.
Report and track power outages online
- Online outage reporting: pse.com/outage
- Outage map: pse.com/outagemap
- PSE mobile app: pse.com/app
- For general outage information, see: pse.com/advisories
- For outage preparedness tips, see: pse.com/storm