Crews Prepared if Lightning In the Area Causes Power Outages
July 13, 2012
Seattle City Light crews are prepared to respond should the lightning now in our area cause any power outages.
Shoreline outages restored overnight
June 20, 2012
Two power outages in the north Seattle and Shoreline areas were restored overnight, and everyone was back online by 4 Wednesday morning.
Power Restored To Most Shoreline Customers
June 12, 2012
City Light has restored power to all but 569 customers in Shoreline following a power outage that began today at about 4:30 p.m. About 2,765 customers were affected by the outage, which was caused by a bird in the power lines. Crews are expected to restore electrical service to all… [ Keep reading ]
Power Restored In West Seattle
June 9, 2012
City Light has restored power to all customers in West Seattle. The outage, caused by a pole fire, started about 2 a.m. today. Initially, about 4,787 customers were without service. Seattle City Light is the 10th largest public electric utility in the United States. It has some of the lowest… [ Keep reading ]
West Seattle Power Outage
June 9, 2012
Seattle City Light crews are responding to reports of a power outage in the West Seattle area affecting about 4,787 customers. The outage was detected at about 2 a.m. Crews are responding to a pole fire near SW Findlay St.and 30th Ave. SW. The cause of the fire is not… [ Keep reading ]
Lake Forest Park Outage
June 8, 2012
Seattle City Light crews are responding to reports of a power outage in the Lake Forest Park area affecting about 2,800 customers. The outage was detected at 2 a.m.
City Light Report to the Mayor on Snow, Ice, Wind Storms
February 7, 2012
The snow, ice and wind storms of Jan. 15-25 challenged the City of Seattle and utilities throughout the Puget Sound area. Here you’ll find Seattle City Light’s report to Mayor Mike McGinn on our response to sustained outages that affected 29,200 homes and businesses.
Power Restored in Burien, Fallen Trees Responsible for Outages
January 25, 2012
Trees that fell into power lines were responsible for two outages in Burien late Tuesday night. Seattle City Light crews restored service to all customers by 6:25 a.m.
Power Restored to Shoreline and North Seattle Customers
January 23, 2012
Seattle City Light crews restored power overnight to 2,600 customers in Shoreline and North Seattle. The outage started at 9:30 p.m. last night, Sunday, January,22. Crews found wire down in a wooded area and made repairs by 5:30 a.m.
Tips to Stay Warm and Safe Should You Experience a Power Outage
January 19, 2012
Ice and snow can cause tree branches to sag or break, leading to power outages. Here are some tips to stay warm and safe if you experience an outage.