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Today we're experiencing a combination of high winds, saturated soils, and trees that still have foliage, which is leading to power outages across our service area.

We understand how difficult it is to be without power. Our teams are ready to respond and crews will be working in the field as long as conditions are safe to do so.

If your power goes out, we'll work around the clock to restore it as quickly and safely as possible.

Visit PSE’s Alerts and Advisories page for information on our response efforts: retro-schemas.com/alerts.

   

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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. When using your generator outdoors during a power outage, avoid placing it near windows, doors and vents. More generator safety tips: retro-schemas.com/en/pages/generator-safety  
    • Never use a natural gas range for heating, or charcoal as an indoor heating or cooking source.
    • Additional carbon monoxide safety information: retro-schemas.com/en/pages/carbon-monoxide

  • Never charge your phone or other devices in a running vehicle with the garage door closed.

  • Make sure that natural gas appliances are maintained and operated according to manufacturer recommendations.

Maintaining a reliable energy system

We know our customers count on us to provide safe and reliable energy. It’s not a responsibility we take lightly. Take a look at the different ways in which we’re working to maintain, upgrade, and modernize our energy infrastructure.

Electric system

PSE crews are hitting the streets every day of the year to provide you with safe and reliable electric service.

Learn more

Natural gas system

Learn how we maintain and inspect the PSE natural gas system — interconnected across some 2,900 square miles over six counties.

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PSE has a comprehensive strategy to improve electric system reliability.



We inspect and trim trees along 2,500-3,000 miles of power lines every year.

Tree trimming program

Nearly 60% of PSE’s electric distribution lines are buried underground.



Installing “tree wire” can reduce branch related outages by more than 95%.



We’re modernizing the grid by investing in new technologies.

Grid modernization

We’re maintaining our infrastructure to better serve our customers.

Current system improvement projects