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Wildfire prevention: Oregon power companies prepare to cut electricity Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
With winds picking up this week there could be cause for concern in mountain communities.
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AES Indiana is working to restore power after a large outage on Indianapolis' north and northeast side.
PGE says power outage to 5K customers near Mt. Hood may last through the weekend | KATU
PGE said Wednesday that it anticipates power to the 5,000 customers in the public safety power shutoff area near Mt. Hood may be out through the weekend, although the extent of damage to the system may impact that timeline. RELATED| Oregon faces greatest wildfire loss of human lives, property in state history, gov. says. Customers who are within the area of the preemptive public safety power outage in the Mt.
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The power company will shut off power for 5,000 near Mount Hood due to wildfire danger Monday night.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Portland General Electric turned off the power for roughly 5,000 customers near Mt. Hood Monday evening, a preemptive measure to prevent wildfires.
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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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Brightwood, Oregon
| City | Brightwood |
| County | Clackamas |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 97011 |