At this time, there are still parts of our service area without power. Our Lane-Scott crew and mutual aid crew will continue to work on restoring power. You may however want to take precautions for a night without electricity. We would rather everyone prepare and be safe than to not be prepared. 

If you need assistance with medical equipment, or medical help of any kind, call your county's emergency management, or call 911. 

For safety information including items to keep in a storm safety kit during an outage, visit our OUTAGE CENTER.

If using a generator:

• Read and follow all manufacturer operating instructions to properly ground the generator. Be sure you understand them before hooking up the generator.

• Never operate a generator in a confined area, such as a garage. Generators can produce numerous gases, including toxic and deadly carbon monoxide. They require proper ventilation.

• Generators pose electrical risks especially when operated in wet conditions. Use a generator only when necessary when the weather creates wet or moist conditions. Protect the generator by operating it under an open, canopy-like structure on a dry surface where water cannot form puddles or drain under it. Always ensure that your hands are dry before touching the generator.

• When you refuel the generator, make sure the engine is cool to prevent a fire, should the tank overflow.

• There should be nothing plugged into the generator when you turn it on. This prevents a surge from damaging your generator and appliances.

• Be sure to keep children and pets away from the generator, which could burn them.

• Shut down the generator properly. Before shutting down a generator, turn off and unplug all appliances and equipment being powered by the generator.

• Remember maintenance between uses. It is also a good idea to inspect the fuel and oil filters, spark plug, oil level and fuel quality and to start the generator on a regular basis before an emergency situation occurs.