National Electrical Safety Month: Downed Power Lines
May 8, 2018
Not sure what to do if you see a downed wire on the ground? We have a few tips for you.
How to Stay Safe and Warm During a Winter Power Outage
February 23, 2018
Here we go again… This weekend’s windy, snowy and yes, even stormy weather could cause short and long-term outages in our area. When outages occur, City Light’s response prioritizes life safety first, followed by emergency services and then by repairs which will bring the largest number of customers back into service. In… [ Keep reading ]
How to Stay Safe and Warm During a Winter Power Outage
February 16, 2018
Snow in the Mountains, then even MORE snow; plus wind, rain, and ending with snow in lowlands — all this weekend. #wawx pic.twitter.com/pgr3CRPCBK — NWS Seattle (@NWSSeattle) February 15, 2018 In case you haven’t heard, the National Weather Service predicts that the Puget Sound is in for a heavy dose… [ Keep reading ]
Crews Have Restored Power to Laurelhurst/Windermere/Ravenna Customers
January 22, 2018
City Light crews have restored power to all affected Laurelhurst/Windermere/Ravenna customers as of approximately 12:45 a.m. The outage had started at 11 p.m. last night and originally affected 5,300 customers. The cause was a failed underground cable.
Power Outage Affecting 5,300 Customers in Parts of Laurelhurst, Windermere, and Ravenna
January 21, 2018
Seattle City Light crews are working to restore power to about 5,300 customers in parts of Laurelhurst, Windermere, and Ravenna. The outage started at 11 p.m. and its cause is currently unknown. An early estimate for restoration, based on historical data, is 2 a.m. Monday, January 22. Customers can get updated… [ Keep reading ]
Crews Restore Power After Outage Affects About 12,900 Homes, Businesses
January 20, 2018
Crews worked through the night to restore power to approximately 12,900 customers. While crews worked to restore power to an earlier outage, four circuit breakers relayed offline causing a cascading effect and a small substation fire. The sequence of events led to a larger outage. Affected areas in parts of… [ Keep reading ]
Power Outage Affecting 12,900 Customers in Parts of Ballard, Magnolia, and Queen Anne
January 20, 2018
Seattle City Light crews are working to restore power to about 12,900 customers in parts of Ballard, Magnolia, and Queen Anne.
How to Stay Safe and Warm During a Winter Power Outage
December 14, 2017
Power outages are never welcome occasions, but when they occur during cold winter weather they can go from an inconvenience to a safety hazard all too quickly. If you want to stay warm and safe during a winter outage, it’s best to be prepared!
Customers Asked to Help with Final Restoration Efforts by Re-reporting Remaining Outages
November 14, 2017
Seattle City Light is asking all customers who are still experiencing power outages to re-report those outages to ensure crews have an accurate picture of the work that remains.
Seattle City Light Crews Responding to Outages Across Seattle Area
November 13, 2017
Seattle City Light repair crews are responding to reports of power outages across the City Light service area. As of 5 p.m. on Nov. 13, 2017, about 51,000 customers are affected from Mountlake Terrace to Burien. City Light has readied extra crews and resources in order to respond to outages… [ Keep reading ]