March 28, 2021, 3:58 p.m.
Matt Van Slyke
Posted: Mar 28, 2021 3:58 pm
Updated: March 28, 2021, 5:48 p.m.
PASCO, Wash. – With a Storm The local electricity suppliers pack gusts at speeds of up to 100 km / h and ask customers to prepare in case the wind damages an infrastructure and the power goes out.
“The Franklin PUD Linemen teams are ready in the event of a power outage during the wind storm that evening. Our first priority is always safety. Therefore, we will work as safely, quickly and diligently as possible to restore power in the event of a failure. We also want people to stay safe. That’s why we’ve provided these tips in the event of an outage, ”said Mike Gonzalez, PR director at Franklin PUD.
Franklin PUD failures:: Call 509-542-5300 or email outage outage@franklinpud.com
Benton PUD failures: Call 1-888-582-2176 or sign up SmartHub report a failure; Outage map in the link
Benton REA failures:: Call 1-800-221-6987 or 509-786-1626 to report back. Look at the Outage map here
Richland Energy Services:: Report an outage by calling 509-943-4428 or 509 942-7421 after hours
Pacific power outages:: You can report a failure using the button in the link or text OUT to 722797. Outage map also in the link
Umatilla Electric Cooperative: Report a failure by calling 1-888-465-5701 or using the SmartHub;; Outage map here
As of 3:30 p.m., Pacific Power reported 1,165 customers in the Yakima region and 212 customers in the lower Yakima Valley with no power
Franklin PUD offers the following tips to help you stay safe in the event of a power failure:
- Have flashlights handy and in an easy-to-find location. Try not to use candles unless you absolutely have to. Candles can start a fire and burn young children. Use them with extreme caution and supervision.
- Make sure your phones and computers have power. Use the Wi-Fi hotspot on your phone whenever you need to use your laptop to get online.
- Find out about older neighbors and those with special needs who may need additional assistance.
- Don’t go in a wind storm if you don’t have to. If you come across a power line while en route, don’t drive over it. Call us.
- Turn off lights and electrical appliances other than the fridge and freezer. When the power is turned back on, momentary “spikes” or “spikes” can occur that can damage the equipment.
- After turning off the lights, turn on a lamp so you know when the power is back.
- After power is restored, wait at least 15 minutes before turning on other devices.
- Do not open the fridge or freezer. The food can stay cold for a few hours if the doors are left closed. In the event of longer failures, plan to put refrigerators and freezers in refrigerators with ice. When in doubt, throw it away. Do not open your fridge or freezer.
- If you are using a generator, do not leave it running in a house or garage. If you are using a generator, plug the device you want to power directly into the generator’s electrical outlets. Do not connect a generator to a home’s electrical system. Generators should also not be operated near open windows or other areas where carbon monoxide can enter the home, such as in a kitchen or bathroom. B. Ventilation slots.
- If the power goes out, try to remember what was on at the time and turn those items off. It is especially important to turn off anything that has a heating element, such as a heater. B. the electric stove, an iron or a toaster. They can cause a fire if power is restored.
- If you have a medical need for electricity, it is important to have a plan in place in the event of an outage. Be ready to go to a place that has electricity or go to the hospital.
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