Pacific Power Is Prepared To Respond To Weather-related Outages Ahead Of Forecast Storm - 11/04/25
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Pacific Power is prepared to respond to weather-related outages ahead of forecast storm
Customers encouraged to be prepared
PORTLAND, OR (Nov. 4, 2025) — Pacific Power is monitoring a late fall storm system that could impact customers in Oregon and northern California Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. The weather forecast indicates the potential for heavy rain and high winds, which could cause power outages.
The company’s meteorology team is closely monitoring the incoming weather and crews are ready to respond to any storm-related outages.
Pacific Power encourages customers to always be prepared for outages and supports state and local emergency management organizations, recommending Oregonians have an emergency plan for up to 72 hours without essential services.
Steps customers can take to prepare and stay informed:
- Update your contact information so we can reach you.
- Sign up to receive outage alerts by text, email or phone.
- Restock your outage kit.
- Keep mobile devices charged so that they may be used in an emergency.
- Track outages, update contact info and do more with our free app.
- Text OUT to 722797 to report your outage or STAT to check status.
Visit pacificpower.net/outages for restoration estimates.
As a reminder, stay away from all downed power lines and utility lines. Even if the lines are not sparking, they could be energized and extremely dangerous. Customers should avoid both downed trees and powerlines as well as keep pets far away from those areas.
Call 911 and report the outage to Pacific Power at 1-877-508-5088.
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About Pacific Power
Pacific Power provides safe and reliable electric service to more than 800,000 customers in Oregon, Washington and California. The company supplies customers with electricity from a diverse portfolio of generating plants including hydroelectric, natural gas, coal, wind, geothermal and solar resources. Pacific Power is part of PacifiCorp, one of the lowest-cost electricity producers in the United States, with over two million customers in six western states. For more information, visit PacificPower.net.