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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

Power lines near Mt. Rainier

Wildfire Preparedness

Understanding PSE’s Response

Join Puget Sound Energy for an important discussion about wildfire response and its impact on our community. As wildfire risks increase in the Pacific Northwest, we are taking proactive steps to protect our communities, including potential planned Public Safety Power Shutoffs. The session will include a 30-minute presentation followed by a dedicated 30-minute Q & A period to address your specific questions and concerns.

What you'll learn:

  • PSE's wildfire mitigation strategy
  • How and why planned safety outages may occur
  • What customers can expect during wildfire season and a Public Safety Power Shutoff event

Featured speakers:

  • Michelle Vargo – Senior Vice President of Energy Operations
  • Rhett Milne – Senior Meteorologist

Select members of the following industries should attend:

  • Hospitals
  • Telecommunication companies
  • Water & Wastewater companies

The virtual event will be hosted on Zoom. You will not need a Zoom account to join.

Register below!

Wildfire Preparedness: Understanding PSE’s Response
Virtual Event
Hosted by PSE
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Thursday, July 17, 2025

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