Be Prepared for Utility Outages

Preparing for Power and Utility Disruptions

A sustained power outage can be an emergency in itself, but power outages often accompany natural or other disasters. Learn how to prepare for power and utility disruptions and also the dos and don'ts.

Energy Shortages and Utility Outages – from King County Office of Emergency Management
When the Power Goes Out – from Seattle City Light
Electric Service Safety- from Puget Sound Energy
Natural Gas Safety – from Puget Sound Energy

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