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Saturday, Sep. 26, 9:00 a.m. 

Crews out in full force responding to early fall storm.

Crews continue to restore power to customers impacted by Friday's unseasonably strong storm, including in the Yelm and Rainier areas where the majority of outages remain.

We know how hard it is to be without power and we appreciate our customers' patience as crews make repairs and restore power.  

Visit PSE’s Alerts and Advisories page for more information: pse.com/alerts. 

Download the PSE App to track and report outages or visit pse.com/outagemap.


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.
  • Use flashlights instead of candles.  
  • Never operate a generator indoors or in enclosed spaces.  
  • Be aware of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning: Never install or use a generator indoors or in enclosed or partially enclosed areas, even those that are ventilated.

Hydro Licensing

What is Hydro licensing?

Two of Puget Sound Energy's hydroelectric projects, Baker River and Snoqualmie Falls, are under the jurisdiction of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

According to the Federal Power Act of 1920, FERC has exclusive authority to license all non-federal hydroelectric projects located on navigable waterways or federal lands. New licenses are normally issued for a period of 30 to 50 years.

Baker River Dam

Baker River licensing

PSE received a new 50-year FERC license for the Baker River Project in October 2008.

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Snoqualmie Falls

Snoqualmie Falls licensing

PSE received a new 40-year FERC license for the Snoqualmie Falls Project in June 2004.

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