Will Seattle’s Summer Be Smoky Again?
June 19, 2019
Will we be smoked out in Seattle again this summer? Many factors make it seem very likely.
Snow-Related Power Outages Affecting Thousands; Stay Warm and Find Other Shelter As Needed Tonight
February 4, 2019
In the wake of snowfall on the morning of Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, Seattle City Light crews have been responding to outages all over the utility’s service area. As of 4 PM on Feb. 4, about 11,000 customers are still without power across 41 separate outage events. Due to the… [ Keep reading ]
Jan. 6-8 Windstorm Outage Summary
January 9, 2019
In the early morning of Sunday, Jan. 6, a massive windstorm with wind speeds of up to 60 mph struck City Light’s service area. The rapid storm caused significant damage to City Light’s infrastructure including broken poles and trees on lines. Soon, 50,398 customers were without power. Crews, dispatchers and… [ Keep reading ]
Tips to Stay Safe Warm During an Outage
January 6, 2019
With crews continuing to restore power across our service area and with lows tonight in the 30s, this is a right time to get prepared. Here are a few tips to keep you and your family can stay warm throughout the night. Using generators, camp stoves or barbecue grills indoors can… [ Keep reading ]
How to Keep Your Holidays Merry & Bright
November 30, 2018
The winter holiday season has arrived meaning it’s time to unpack that box of lights and decorations. Before you begin to deck your dwelling, here are a few tips that will keep you and yours safe while helping you conserve energy! If you’re not the Clark Griswold type, walk through… [ Keep reading ]
Electrical Safety Tips for Halloween
October 24, 2018
Halloween is spooky fun for kids and adults alike, but the last thing anyone wants on the holiday is an actual horror story. To make sure you’re safe around electricity while celebrating All Hallows Eve, read these tips.
Four Ways to Stay Cool This Fourth of July
July 3, 2018
Stay cool this summer with these four simple steps!
Seattle City Light and Seattle Fire Department Partner to Address Network Vault Fires
June 18, 2018
At an event and demonstration today with the Seattle Fire Department and Seattle City Light, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced the first-in-the-nation partnership today between Seattle City Light and the Seattle Fire Department to more effectively fight fires in underground electrical vaults. “Seattle has always been at the leading… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle City (spot)Light: Martha Molina
June 18, 2018
Martha Molina celebrated two-years at City Light in early June. As the Return to Work Coordinator, Martha works in the utility’s Safety division. “I act as the liaison between the Seattle Department of Human Resources and City Light’s supervisors, managers and injured workers,” Martha explained. “In my role, I help… [ Keep reading ]
National Electrical Safety Month: Contact Voltage
May 29, 2018
Find out how a few contact voltage incidents led to City Light’s utility-wide shift towards stronger safety standards, built from the ground up.