Out of power?

Seattle City Light has current information on power outages on the web here. You can also call the Outage Hotline (206) 684-7400 (recorded message).

Also here are some tips from Seattle City Light to be safe if you do experience a power outage:

• Do not get within 10’ of any downed wire. Wires should always be assumed to be “live” and dangerous. If someone seeks a downed wire, they should call 684-706-0051;
• Do not use a barbecue grill or generator inside the house or in a garage that is attached to the house. Do not use a grill or generator near a home air intake vent or near windows;
• Do not use fossil fuel burning auxiliary heating sources;
• Have an emergency power outage kit available and well-stocked. Make sure all batteries are fresh. To find out what to put into a kit, go to www.takewinterbystorm.org
• Know how to manually override electric garage doors, security doors and gates;
• Have a land line phone or fully charged cell phone available – cordless phones won’t work when the power is out;
• Unplug electrical appliances if the power goes out so that when the power comes back on, there won’t be a surge that could damage sensitive electronic equipment;
• Use battery-powered flashlights – not candles or oil lamps;
• Close doors, windows, curtains, and unused fireplace dampers to retain heat if there is an outage.