PSE | Puget Sound Energy | Information for Emergency Responders

Preparing to Respond Updated Nov 06, 12:00 PM

We’re monitoring a series of weather systems expected to bring gusty winds and stormy conditions to the region. We expect stormy weather conditions to persist for the next few weeks. With many trees still holding vegetation, these conditions may result in power outages.

We understand how difficult it is to be without power. Our teams are prepared, with additional staffing and crews ready to respond throughout the weekend, and 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.

As we prepare for storm conditions, we encourage our customers to do the same:

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.
Find more preparedness tips at pse.com/storm.

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

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

Online outage reporting: pse.com/outage
Outage map: pse.com/outagemap
PSE mobile app: pse.com/app
For general outage information, see: pse.com/advisories
For outage preparedness tips, see: pse.com/storm

Information for emergency responders

PSE provides first responders the support they need to protect the public and themselves during electric and natural gas emergencies. These resources are available to firefighters, police, emergency medical technicians, 911 call centers, public works departments and emergency management agencies.

PSE instructor-led training opportunities

A great way for first responders and training officers to keep current on the latest response tactics and natural gas and electric safety practices.

Training videos

Natural gas safety review video for emergency responders. Watch

Videos and other resources from Aegis Insurance Services for first responders covering basic electric safety and response tactics for emergency situations.

Visit Aegis website

Near-miss bulletins

One-page summaries of incidents where fire fighters and police were nearly injured by natural gas or electricity—and how injuries can be avoided.

Online PSE emergency response training

Videos, interactive graphics, simulations and textbook learning provide a broad representation of natural gas and electric operations and tactical response options.

PSE Energy System Restoration Plan

This 128-page PDF outlines Puget Sound Energy’s philosophy and guidelines for responding to emergencies.

National Pipeline Mapping System

A federal database of maps showing the general location of transmission pipelines.

Visit NPMS website