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Fire Weather Forecasted 

Red Flag Warnings have been issued for the western and eastern Cascade slopes for gusty winds and lightning storms. As part of PSE’s wildfire safe operations, we have turned on system settings that are more sensitive to potential hazards on targeted lines in these areas.

Enhanced Powerline Settings are designed to help keep you safe, but they may result in unplanned power outages.

This is NOT a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS), where we proactively turn off power in advance of severe weather.

We understand the impact unexpected outages can have on our customers, so we've added additional staffing for our first responders and our operations center.

For more information or to report a power outage, visit PSE’s Outage map.

Due to numerous wildfires in our region, air quality in many areas is within the unhealthy range. Wildfire smoke can seriously affect health, especially for high-risk individuals. To learn more about how to protect yourself and others, please visit the Washington State Department of Health page on staying safe from smoke.

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Safety first. Never touch or go within 35 feet of downed power lines because they might be energized. Call PSE at 1-888-225-5773 or 911 to report problems.

Report and track power outages online

Alerts and advisories

Ready together for wildfire season

Updated July 31, 2026

There are no anticipated Public Safety Power Shutoff events at this time. If a PSPS is possible, we will post updates on this page and our Outage map.

Wildfire safe operations

Keeping our customers and communities safe during  wildfire season is our number one priority. That’s why PSE may operate the electric system more conservatively in the summer to help prevent wildfires. This can result in power outages, and we want you to have the information you need to prepare.

Learn more about PSE’s wildfire safe operations, including Enhanced Powerline Settings (EPS) and Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS).

When an outage or shutoff occurs, and after the severe weather has passed, our crews visually inspect all the power lines to identify and address any hazards before safely restoring power. Because of this critical safety step, restoration can take several hours or even multiple days. Learn more about how we restore power during wildfire season.

Safety tips, resources and reminders

  • Make sure to have emergency supplies at home and in your vehicle, such as extra batteries, flashlights, food and blankets.
  • Have a battery-powered radio ready to go.
  • Charge cell phones and mobile devices in case the power goes out.   
  • Download the PSE mobile outage app to track and report outages or visit pse.com/outagemap.
  • Update your contact information at pse.com.
  • Find more preparedness tips at PSE.com/ReadyTogether.

 

Learn more about what to expect and how to prepare for a Public Safety Power Shutoff.


Repairs at SE 96th ST, Snoqualmie

Visit PSE on Flickr for images of storm
damage and repairs.

alert

Safety first. Never touch or go within 35 feet of downed power lines because they might be energized. Call PSE at 1-888-225-5773 or 911 to report problems.

Report and track power outages online

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