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Thousands still without power in Snohomish County as temperatures drop
A fall storm has left tens of thousands of customers without power, and areas at 500 to 1,500 feet elevation could see pockets of light snow as temperatures drop.
Fires, outages and storms boost US refining margins | S&P Global Commodity Insights
US refining margins ticked up across the nation following a spate of unplanned refining fiascos, the beginning of seasonal turnarounds, and a pick up in Atlantic Basin storm activity which could threa
Dori: Losing control? Brownouts, blackouts, electric vehicle mandates, and keeping cool - MyNorthwest.com
California announced through the state’s “flex alert” system that the power grid is not able to handle powering up chargers for electric vehicles.
Thunderstorms rack the Puget Sound region, leaving thousands without power - MyNorthwest.com
A series of power outages in the Puget Sound region leaves thousands without power during lightning storms.
Nearly 600 without power in Everett area after car hits pole - MyNorthwest.com
A car struck a power pole in Everett on Monday, resulting in a power outage for nearly 600 people.
Power outages impact thousands across Western Washington - MyNorthwest.com
Thousands of people are without power in Western Washington after strong winds knocked down trees and power lines on Wednesday.
Fire safety outage closes Sound Transit's University District and Roosevelt stations - MyNorthwest.com
Sound Transit's Roosevelt and University District light rail stations are closed due to a fire safety system outage that began Thursday morning
Snow impacts, closures across western Washington | king5.com
From mountain passes to Sea-Tac Airport to bus routes in King and Pierce counties, here's how snow is having an impact on Sunday.
Winter officially arrives in Skagit County | Local News | goskagit.com
Weekend snow and single-digit temperatures Monday weren’t the only challenges for Skagit County residents.
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@tsaragi210 I'm glad. Hopefully you won't have any power outages.
@roncjudd I got the led lanterns out to prevent a power outage in Anacortes. So far, so good.
Power Outage FAQs
What is Power Outage?
Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.
What Causes Power Outages?
- Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.
What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?
- Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
- Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
- Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
- Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.
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Anacortes, Washington
City | Anacortes |
County | Skagit |
State | Washington (WA) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 98221 |
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