Winter Weather Advisory: Be Prepared in Case of Power Outages
February 27, 2017
While storm-related outages are not a sure thing this evening, we want you to be prepared in case they do occur.
Landslides: What to Do and How to Prepare
February 17, 2017
City Light shares a few tips that can help prepare you for such an event and provide information on what to do in case of a power blackout.
Be Prepared for Windstorm Rolling Into Seattle
October 15, 2016
Heavy winds and rain will start picking up later this afternoon into the evening through Seattle and other neighboring areas. Seattle City Light customers could experience power outages due to falling trees, branches, leaves and other foliage on power lines. If you experience an outage, please report it by calling… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle City Light Crews Prepare to Take Winter By Storm
October 10, 2016
Seattle City Light crews demonstrated their preparations for winter storms Monday, while calling on residents to their part by assembling emergency preparedness kits and developing plans for how they will respond when storms arrive.
City Light to Upgrade Electrical Cable in Lake Forest Park
August 15, 2016
Seattle City Light will be upgrading the aging electrical cable in parts of Lake Forest Park to help improve the electrical reliability in the area. City Light’s contractor, Novinium, will test and where possible, inject underground cables with silicone to fill cracks in the cable insulation to prevent outages. If cables are not suited for injection, they will be replaced at a later time.
Failure to Block Backup Circuit Breakers During Testing Responsible for May 25 Downtown Power Outage
June 2, 2016
The May 25 power outage that affected a portion of the underground network in Downtown Seattle was caused by the failure to block backup circuit breakers during testing of newly installed equipment, Seattle City Light announced today.
Downtown Seattle Power Outage Cause Is Still Under Investigation
May 27, 2016
Seattle City Light is continuing to investigate the cause of the power outage that impacted a large part of Downtown Seattle customers on Wednesday, May 25. Overall, 12,000 meters went out from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the day of the outage. The outage occurred at the Massachusetts Substation and… [ Keep reading ]
Repair Crews Responding to Outages Affecting About 6,200 Customers
March 1, 2016
Scattered outages are affecting approximately 6,200 Seattle City Light customers.
Large Windstorm Rolls Through Seattle
November 17, 2015
Winds and rain are kicking up this afternoon in Seattle and other outlying neighborhoods. Many customers could experience power outages from the windstorm.
City Light Crews Have Restored Power in NE Seattle
October 30, 2015
Seattle City Light crews are responding to a outage affecting approximately 5,600 customers in northeast Seattle.