Improvements and Projects by Puget Sound Energy

Prepared to Respond Updated Sep 01, 2:00 PM

Wind and rain are expected Wednesday as an unseasonably strong weather system moves through the region. With trees and vegetation still fully leafed out, winds may bring branches and trees into power lines, potentially causing numerous outages.

We understand how difficult it is to be without power. We have brought in additional staffing and teams are ready to respond. Crews will remain in the field to assess damage and restore power as long as it is safe. If your power goes out, we'll work around the clock to restore it as quickly and safely as possible.

This storm may catch some people by surprise given the time of year. As we get ready, we encourage our customers to do the same:

Charge cell phones and other essential devices.
Make sure you have emergency supplies at home and in your vehicle, including flashlights, extra batteries, food, water and blankets.
Have a battery-powered radio ready to go.
Download the PSE mobile outage app to track and report outages or visit pse.com/outagemap.
Find more preparedness tips at pse.com/storm.

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.
If you’re using portable heaters, keep them away from furniture, draperies and other flammable materials.
Always use flashlights instead of candles.
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.

PSE Projects

At PSE, it's our mission to provide safe, reliable and affordable energy service for our customers and communities. Part of this commitment is to continually invest in our electric and natural gas systems. In order to keep the lights on and natural gas flowing, we work year-round to install, upgrade, and maintain our infrastructure to meet our customers' current and future energy needs. Learn more about some of our current system improvement projects and programs in your area by clicking the links below.