September 8, 2022
In response, Portland General Electric announced it might difficulty Public Safety Power Shutoffs in 10 higher-risk areas within the Higher Portland Metro area, together with the Corbett space, the Mt. Hood Foothills, parts of the West Hills and the Columbia Gorge in Multnomah County. PGE stated it might shut off energy to as many as 30,000 prospects to scale back the danger of wildfires.
PGE stated it’s speaking immediately with prospects within the impacted areas and in addition sharing info on-line at portlandgeneral.com/psps, @PortlandGeneral on Twitter and @PortlandGeneralElectric on Fb. Folks can even enter their handle in PGE’s map of potential shut-off areas. Customer support is accessible at 503-228-6322 or 800-542-8818. If you have to report an outage or emergency, name 503-464-7777 or 800-544-1795 or go to portlandgeneral.com/help/connect.Multnomah County encourages everybody to enroll at PublicAlerts.org to get the newest info of their space. Individuals who stay in an space prone to be a part of energy shutoff and have a medical want for electrical energy ought to make a plan with family and friends to go away the world during the occasion. The preparedness guidelines in PGE’s medical needs brochure might help folks suppose by their plan.
Multnomah County Useful resource Facilities and Libraries
Within the occasion of a shutoff, Multnomah County is opening two Group Useful resource Facilities — offering charging stations, ice, water and data — on the Corbett Fireplace Station, 36930 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy., Corbett, OR 97019 and within the West Hills at Tualatin Valley Fireplace & Rescue Station 72, 11646 N.W. Skyline Blvd, Portland, OR 97231.
The Corbett and West Hills places shall be open 10 a.m. to six p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday if energy has not been restored.
Multnomah County Libraries will even be open regular hours Friday and Saturday. Examine locations and hours before heading out
PGE additionally plans to open Group Useful resource Facilities in affected areas.
The Multnomah County Division of Human Providers has been working immediately with purchasers in higher-risk areas to have a plan and to arrange for the potential disruption. Anybody needing info or help for seniors, folks with disabilities or caregivers throughout this occasion ought to name the County’s 24-hour Growing older and Incapacity Useful resource Connection line at 503-988-3646 or electronic mail [email protected].
“Folks needs to be planning now about what they are going to do if they’re in a PGE shut off space or lose energy because of the excessive winds., We wish everybody to be ready in the event that they do lose energy, or it takes longer to revive energy after a shut down,’’ stated Chris Voss, Director of Emergency Administration. “Have a plan, verify in on neighbors, and concentrate on hazards from tree falls.’’
Put together for a Energy Outage
The County is working with PGE and regional Metro, County and metropolis of Portland companions to coordinate public info, together with sending emergency alerts to affected neighborhoods.
However as a result of wind-driven outages can happen wherever at any time in Multnomah County, residents and guests are urged to:
- Maintain cell telephones charged.
- Put together an influence outage package that features:
- A listing of emergency contacts
- Battery-operated mild sources
- Emergency medical provides
- Tools/assistive units with private contact info
- Ice packs and an ice chest to retailer medicines
- Recent batteries and energy banks
- Meals and water provides for as much as 72 hours
- Emergency kits for pets
- Blankets and further clothes
- More money and any paperwork wanted to safe Social Safety and/or different common advantages
- Plan a backup location in case of prolonged outages
- Have a transportation plan in case of evacuation
Wildfires, Woodsmoke and Air High quality
A compulsory burn ban issued by the Multnomah County Fireplace Protection Board is in impact for all areas of Multnomah County. This contains leisure campfires, hearth pits, yard particles, agricultural burning and permits issued for open burning till additional discover. Folks ought to use excessive warning when cooking exterior. Examine along with your native hearth division for extra info, or to report a hearth.
The Oregon Division of Environmental High quality right now additionally suggested that winds from the east could deliver wildfire smoke into Multnomah, Clackamas, Columbia, Hood River, Linn, Marion, Polk, Washington and Yamhill counties.
Smoke ranges can change quickly relying on climate. Examine present circumstances on the Oregon Smoke Information Blog, the Division of Environmental High quality’s Air Quality Index, or by downloading the free OregonAIR app on a smartphone.
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