Local News

Planned Power Outage

May 03, 2017

There will be two 6 ¼ hour power outages. First outage beginning on Wednesday evening, May 17^that 11:45 p.m. and lasting until 6:00 a.m. Thursday morning. Second outage beginning on Monday evening, May 22^nd at 11:45 p.m. and lasting until 6:00 a.m. Tuesday morning. These outages are necessary to make connections to the new Pateros-Twisp transmission line and replace poles from the Carlton fire.

The outages will affect customers of the Okanogan PUD in the following areas:

All Okanogan PUD customers who reside in Pateros
Hwy 153 from Pateros to 1.5 miles South of Carlton
Hwy 97 South from Pateros
Alta Lake area
Hwy 97 North from Pateros to 1.5 miles North of Pateros

For all residents using medical equipment requiring electrical power, you will need to make provisions for these 6 ¼ hour power outages.

The PUD appreciates your patience and regrets any inconvenience these outages may cause.