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November Wind Storm

Damage assessment and restoration efforts continue

Crews and hundreds of support staff continue their around-the-clock work to restore power to those who remain out as a result of yesterday’s damaging windstorm.

As of 6 p.m., we have 354,733 customers out of power. Power has been restored to more than 170,000 customers since the start of the storm. However, due to extensive wind and equipment damage, power for some customers may be out for an extended period. We are updating our outage map with the best information available and will continue to provide updates as restoration progresses. Our focus for tonight continues to be on transmission lines to critical infrastructure and public safety.

Crews continue to survey damage on the ground and helicopter patrols will resume tomorrow morning. Our first step in restoring power is damage assessment: getting a look at what’s been done to the system and determining the extent of repairs that are needed. We will provide restoration updates as information becomes available.

Crews from other utilities from Washington State, British Columbia, Idaho and Oregon have all shown up to assist in the repair of our electric system. Support from these outside agencies ensures that PSE restores power to our communities as soon as possible.

 

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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.

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Puget Sound Energy breaks ground on new Operations Training Center
New Puyallup facility will train PSE employees, and local first responders

Bellevue, Washington (8/8/2024) – Puget Sound Energy and development partner Trammell Crow Company, a global real estate development firm, are breaking ground on a new training facility, enhancing hands-on training for PSE field workers, first responders, engineers and project management staff.

When complete, electric and gas utility workers and emergency first responders will receive high quality training in one centralized location, under controlled environments with multiple conditions. The training facility includes classrooms, labs and outdoor training areas, featuring a simulated neighborhood to provide workers with real-life training experience, such as how to safely repair broken gas lines, approach downed power lines or replace power poles.

“This state-of-the-art training center demonstrates PSE’s commitment to a highly skilled workforce and culture of safety for PSE employees and our many partners,” said Ron Roberts, PSE’s senior vice president of Energy Resources.

Both professional and trade personnel will receive instruction on legacy and new systems to support the safe and reliable delivery of energy, with a focus on expanding skills to operate advanced technologies and infrastructure driven by grid modernization and the transition to cleaner energy.

“We are proud to have partnered with Puget Sound Energy on this significant project that will support the company’s growth for years to come,” Said Mike Nelson, Trammel Crow Company’s Seattle office market leader. “Our team looks forward to seeing this innovative training facility come to life and matriculate its first students in 2025.”


PSE, Trammell Crow and project contractor Pennon Construction invite you to our groundbreaking:

  • August 13, 2024
  • 2:00 p.m.
  • 325 Todd Road NW, Puyallup
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The groundbreaking event will include interview opportunities, project renderings and video opportunity.


About Trammell Crow Company

Trammell Crow Company (TCC) is a global commercial real estate developer and wholly-owned subsidiary of CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas. Founded in 1948, TCC has developed or acquired nearly 2,900 buildings valued at $75 billion and over 655 million square feet. As of June 30, 2024, TCC had $18.8 billion of projects in process and $13.1 billion in its pipeline. With more than 625 employees throughout the United States and Europe, the company serves users of and investors in office, industrial/logistics, healthcare, life sciences and mixed-use projects, as well as multi-family residential through its operating subsidiary High Street Residential. For more information visit www.TrammellCrow.com.


PSE Media Contact:

Gerald Tracy, 1-888-831-7250, psenewsroom@pse.com

Trammell Crow Company Media Contact:

Elise Maguire Ferrara, C +1 908.216.6785, emaguire@trammellcrow.com

 

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