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OPALCO announces planned county wide outage | The Journal of the San Juan Islands
Submitted by Orcas Power and Light Cooperative.
Strong winds causing power outages in western Washington | king5.com
A Wind Advisory is in effect until Tuesday afternoon as the region deals with power outages and cold temperatures.
Flooding and storm damage throughout western Washington | king5.com
A storm produced by an atmospheric river is causing flooding, power outages and road closures throughout the Puget Sound region.
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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.
Orcas, Washington
| City | Orcas |
| County | San Juan |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 98280 |