Portland and Salem Power Outages as Wind and Rain Hit
A powerful storm system has swept through northwest Oregon, bringing heavy winds and rain. This weather event significantly impacted power supplies in the region, leading to widespread outages.
Power Outages in Portland and Salem
The conditions have led to reported power outages for both Pacific Power and Portland General Electric (PGE) customers. Here are the latest figures:
- Astoria Area: Approximately 600 customers of Pacific Power are without electricity.
- Portland Area: Over 13,500 PGE customers are without power.
- Salem to Eugene: About 9,700 customers are affected by power outages.
- Additional Areas: More than 120 customers are experiencing outages near Lincoln City.
Current Outage Status
As of the latest updates:
- Power outages for Pacific Power in the Portland area have decreased to 388 customers.
- PGE has reduced its outage count to just under 21,000 customers affected.
- Earlier numbers indicated over 1,000 Pacific Power customers without electricity in the Portland area.
- The outages between Salem and Eugene impacted more than 10,000 customers.
City officials and utility providers are working diligently to restore service. Residents are advised to stay updated on power restoration efforts and to take precautions during this severe weather event.
