Northern Wasco County PUD warns of possible power shutoff
Current forecasts show dangerous wildfire conditions and high, gusty winds Friday through Saturday afternoon, according to an announcement on the Northern Wasco County PUD Facebook page.
There is the potential for Public Safety Power Shutoffs during this time, the release stated. "We will be closely monitoring the situation, and if a PSPS becomes necessary we will provide as much notice as we can."
There is also the potential for a public safety shutdown by the Bonneville Power Administration, which is monitoring their transmission lines. Local PUD officials will provide as much notice as possible once they are notified by BPA.
The best time to prepare is now. Check that your outage kit is stocked and ready. Things to include are:
• Flashlights or headlamps
• Battery-powered or hand-crank radio, fans
• Extra batteries
• Car chargers for cell phones and electronic devices
• Bottled water for people and animals (if you rely on electricity to pump water)
• Frozen cold packs or water frozen in bags or plastic bottles (keep ready in your freezer)
Hood River County trails closed Friday
In Hood River County, due to increased fire danger ALL County Forest trails will be closed to motorized (combustion engines) use effective 8 a.m. Friday, September 9 until further notice.
This change is due to the forecast for an East Wind event starting Thursday evening and continuing through Saturday evening. These events bring dry conditions with low humidity and strong winds. East Wind events are associated with critical fire conditions, where fires can establish and grow quickly.
Absolutely NO CAMPFIRES are allowed. State law requires passenger vehicles to carry a shovel and a gallon of water to be fire safe in the woods.
Fire Weather Watch in Klickitat County
Klickitat PUD is watching the weather and the fire danger over the next two days. We do not plan to pre-emptively de-energize power lines during this time however in the event of a power outage, complete line patrols will take place prior to restoring power.
This will likely result in extended outage times while line crews and any available field staff complete those patrols. Efficient reporting of power outages and any damage to infrastructure will greatly expedite the patrol and restoration process. Please keep away from any downed power lines and do not attempt to move them if they are down.
If you have any questions, please contact the Operations department at (800) 548-8357.
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