As of this morning, Puget Sound Energy (PSE) crews are still responding to a handful of small power outages left in Redmond as a result of Saturday’s storm, according to Akiko Oda, PSE’s media engagement program manager.
“We are making good progress in Redmond,” Oda said yesterday.
If customers are still without power in Redmond, they should report it via www.pse.com/outagemap, the myPSE app or by calling 1-888-225-5773.
According to the City of Redmond, on Saturday and Sunday there were power outages at six signals, which went into flash mode; power outages of about six hours at various water sites and wastewater sites; flooding under the trestle on Redmond Way with leaves blocking a storm drain; a tree branch in one roadway; three fallen trees at Avondale Road Northeast at Northeast 104th Street, Northeast 90th Street at 154th Avenue Northeast and 3015 West Lake Sammamish Parkway (tree on power lines and PSE was notified).
A Redmond Police Department spokesperson added: “Even with the weather, we did not see an appreciable number of traffic collisions. Police reports that citizens as a whole did very well with reporting outages to PSE first (rather than calling 911), and we are proud of them for that.”
• Redmond Ready Day will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 12 at Fire Station 17, 16917 N.E. 116th St. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. “Be prepared for the unexpected. Learn what to do to keep yourself and others safe,” reads a press release.
Redmond Ready Day features a two-hour class in personal preparedness and certification in first aid and CPR. Information tables covering various aspects of preparedness and volunteer opportunities will be available. People are advised to register early as the class is first come, first served and space is limited. Attendance is required for the full day. There will be a discounted price of $25 for first aid and CPR certification.
Registration must be received by Sept. 10 and is non-refundable. Register at: https://www2.redmond.gov/econnect/Activities/ActivitiesCourseDetails.asp?cid=65624
Instructor time is being donated by Redmond Citizen Corps Council (RCCC) volunteers and facilitated by the Redmond Office of Emergency Management (OEM), resulting in a significant savings over typical first aid and CPR certification. RCCC will provide light snacks. People are asked to bring their own lunch.
