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Weekend weather forecasts may require us to turn on Enhanced Powerline Settings in Kittitas County. These settings are designed to help keep you safe, but they may result in unplanned power outages.

Given the holiday, we've also added additional staffing for first responders and our operations center. Please be safe and do your part to prevent wildland fires. See this flyer from Washington State's Department of Natural Resources for important safety tips.


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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.
  • 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.

Create an emergency kit

Create an emergency kit that will keep you and your family safe and comfortable during a major power outage or natural disaster – and have it ready before disaster strikes. The following checklist will get you started. Make sure to include enough supplies to last at least three days for you, your family - and pets too.

Emergency kit checklist

  1. Water (1 gallon per person, per day)
  2. Non-perishable foods
  3. Cash (ATMs may not be working; small bills are best)
  4. Flashlights
  5. Radio (battery-powered or hand-crank)
  6. Extra batteries
  7. First aid kit
  8. Whistle to signal for help
  9. Sturdy shoes, gloves
  10. Shelter items (tent, tarp, rope)
  11. Dust mask to help filter contaminated air (cotton t-shirts can work)
  12. Wrench to turn off utilities, such as natural gas or water
  13. Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for sanitation
  14. Manual can opener
  15. Multipurpose (A-B-C) fire extinguisher
  16. Unique family needs (supplies for infants, pets; prescription and over-the-counter medications; emergency phone numbers, important documents such as birth certificates)

Preparing multiple kits, for home, work and your vehicle, is a good idea.

Remember: When preparing for a major storm, earthquake, wildfire or flood, a preparedness kit is most effective when you also have an emergency plan.

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