Power Outage in Kotzebue, AK

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Power outage in Kotzebue, Alaska? Contact your local utility company.

Kotzebue Electric Assn Inc
Report an Outage
(907) 442-3491
Alaska Village Elec Coop, Inc
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(907) 561-1818

News

High water levels and winds subside after the Northwest Alaska and North Slope battle storm last week - The Arctic Sounder

The Arctic Sounder - Serving the Northwest Arctic and the North Slope

Oct 17, 2022

Flood waters receding after storm batters western Alaska

Floodwaters were starting to recede in some parts of western Alaska that were battered by the worst storm in a half-century.

Sep 17, 2022

Person shot by Kotzebue officer after brandishing a knife, police say Facebook Icon Twitter Icon Instagram Icon YouTube icon Pinterest

The individual was flown to Anchorage for surgery after a Kotzebue police officer shot them twice Thursday.

Sep 9, 2022

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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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Kotzebue, Alaska

City Kotzebue
County Northwest Arctic
State Alaska (AK)
Country United States
Zip Codes 99752

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