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Fire-Safe Mode is active

To reduce wildfire risk during dry conditions, some power lines are set so they will not automatically re-energize after a fault. Outages may last longer while crews inspect the line first. What Fire-Safe Mode means for you

Electric Normal Water Normal Fiber Normal Status shown as of the last site update. During an outage, always call (509) 447-3137.

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Outages and safety

Current status for all three systems, how to report an outage, what Fire-Safe Mode means, and how to prepare.

Electric Normal Water Normal Fiber Normal Status shown as of the last site update. During an outage, always call (509) 447-3137.

Do this first

Report an outage

Call (509) 447-3137

Call (509) 447-3137 any time to report a power outage. Please do not report outages by email or social media; they are not monitored around the clock.

Wildfire season

Fire-Safe Mode

During high wildfire risk, the District sets some lines so they will not automatically re-energize after a fault. That can make outages last longer, because crews inspect the line before restoring power. It is a deliberate safety choice for dry, dangerous conditions.

Be ready

Prepare for an outage

  • Before an outage

    Keep flashlights, water, and a battery radio ready. Know how to open your garage door by hand. Sign up for outage alerts in SmartHub.

  • During an outage

    Report it by phone. Stay far away from any downed line and assume it is live. Turn off or unplug sensitive electronics.

  • Call before you dig

    Call 811 at least two business days before any digging so buried lines can be marked. It is free, and it is the law.

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