The National Weather Service in Portland has issued two Red Flag Warnings due to critical fire weather conditions, including wind, high temperatures, and low relative humidity.
- The first Red Flag Warning begins at 12 AM Friday and extends through 11 PM Saturday. It covers the Cascades foothills, including Mohawk Valley, Fall Creek, Hills Creek, Wallace Creek, Lost Creek, and London Road.
- The second Red Flag Warning begins at 11 AM Friday and extends through 11 PM Saturday. This warning covers the rest of our service territory.
EPUD’S PLAN OF ACTION
During the Red Flag Warnings, the operation of the utility will be modified. As a result, outages are more likely to occur, could impact larger areas, and outage response times will likely be slower.
If power goes out during a Red Flag Warning, line crews will inspect the entire affected area before restoring power; however, the inspection cannot begin until the wind dies down.
BE PREPARED
Areas could lose power during the Red Flag Warnings and not have power restored until Sunday. If you rely on power for health care or life-support equipment, prepare a backup emergency plan to meet your needs in the event of an outage.
STAY SAFE
Use extra caution with potential ignition sources, especially in grassy areas, and avoid outdoor burning. Stay aware of your surroundings. If you see anything concerning, call 911.