LADWP Reminds Owens Valley Electric Customers What to Do During a Power Outage

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LADWP Reminds Owens Valley Electric Customers What to Do During a Power Outage

Experiencing an outage? Be prepared by following these tips:  

• Report outages by calling 1-800-992-8331 (Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) and (833) 325-2397 after hours.
• Remember that our first priority is safety, our crews first responders must ensure conditions are safe before beginning any power restoration work.
• Seek a place to stay cool if temperatures are unsafe.
• Keep a flashlight and extra batteries nearby. Never use candles as a light source in a power outage or other emergency.
• Keep a fully charged cell phone or cell-phone battery pack on-hand. They come in handy when computers or “landlines” requiring a power source fail to work during a power outage.
• Leave one light switched on so you know when power has been restored. Switch off all other lights.
• Turn off and unplug electrical equipment and appliances like computers, televisions and air conditioners, and heat-producing items such as irons or hot plates. This helps to prevent circuit overloading, which could delay the restoration of service.
• Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed to protect their contents.
• Stay Informed: Listen to radio and television, including NOAA Weather Radio if possible, and check trusted internet and social media sources.

Follow LADWP on Nextdoor and subscribe to LADWP in the Eastern Sierra for potential outage information and updates.

RESOURCES

Inyo County Office of Emergency
ready.inyocounty.us

Mono County Office of Emergency Management
ready.mono.ca.gov

Caltrans
For the latest information on road closures and other highway conditions, download the Quickmap app to your iOS or Android device or visit quickmap.dot.ca.gov. You can also call the Road Condition Hotline at 1-800-427-ROAD (7623).

News Staff