August 12, 2026 Planned Power Outage 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM for Crew to safely pull new wire in the area of Studhorse Mtn and E Chewuch Rd.
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A safety reminder for all: please, always treat downed power lines as live and dangerous. Assume it is LIVE, even it it is not sparking or making noise.
If you discover a downed power line, or a tree across the road near power lines, stay at least 30 feet away. Warn any others in the area, and call 911 or our office at 509-996-2228 immediately. Electricity can travel through wet ground and anything touching the line, so never touch someone or something in contact with it. If a line falls on your car, stay inside, call 911 for help, and only exit if it is unsafe for you to stay inside the vehicle. If you do exit, jump clear with both feet together and shuffle away. Never touch the car and ground simultaneously.
*Please be advised that we do not monitor text messages. If you are without power, call our office at 509-996-2228. If there is an emergency (i.e. tree across the road, or a tree on fire on the line), call 911 to activate Fire District 6 along with OCEC.