SPOKANE, Wash. — Avista plans to shut off power to roughly 1,800 customers in the Indian Trail neighborhood of northwest Spokane around 1 p.m. Tuesday, citing a red flag warning and extreme fire weather conditions that pose a significant wildfire risk.
To support customers affected by the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) in Spokane’s Indian Trail neighborhood Avista is opening a Customer Resource Center (CRC) at Skyline Elementary School. It will be open from 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. today. The CRC will offer a place to charge small electronics, get water and snacks, and learn more about the power outage in your area.
The Public Safety Power Shutoff, or PSPS, is a deliberate decision to de-energize power lines when weather conditions increase the danger of a wildfire. Avista says it will not restore power until fire risk conditions improve and crews confirm it is safe.
What to expect
After the shutoff, Avista crews will patrol lines on the ground and with drones before restoring power. Restoration could take more than 48 hours depending on weather and potential line damage. Track updates on Avista’s outage map at myavista.com/outage.
How to prepare
Check your backup generator and ensure you have several days of fuel on hand.Review your household emergency plan.
Update your contact information at myavista.com/profile to receive direct alerts from Avista.
Customers who rely on power for medical needs may have access to additional support. If Avista activates a Customer Resource Center — offering device charging, water and snacks — it will notify customers of the location and hours.
For the most current information, visit myavista.com/PSPS.
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