Car crash causes power outage in Northeast Vancouver - KGW.com

Car crash causes large power outage in Northeast Vancouver | kgw.com

CLARK COUNTY, Wash. — Thousands of customers were without power in Clark County early Tuesday morning, according to Clark Public Utilities. The outage was in Northeast Vancouver, near Orchards and Mill Plain.

The utility company said the outage was caused by a car crash that happened at Northeast 137th Avenue and 59th Street in Vancouver. Law enforcement did not report any details about the crash.

At 6:14 a.m., when the outage was first reported, there were 27,000 customers without power. By 8:15 a.m., the number of customers without power was down to just over 9,000. At 9 a.m., the number was down to just over 1,100. Power was almost fully restored by 10 am. (the outages map showed 12 customers still without power).

What to do if the power goes out

Ready.gov shares the following tips on its website for what to do when the power goes out:

- Keep freezers and refrigerators closed
- Use a generator, but ONLY outdoors and at least 20 feet away from windows, doors and attached garages.
- Do not use a gas stove or oven to heat your home
- Disconnect appliances and electronics to avoid damage from electrical surges
- Have alternate plans for refrigerating medicines or using power-dependent medical devices
- Check with local officials about heating and cooling locations open near you

What to do after a power outage

Ready.gov shares the following advice on its website for what to do once the power comes back on:

- When in doubt, throw it out! Throw away any food that has been exposed to temperatures 40 degrees or higher for two hours or more, or that has an unusual odor, color or texture.
- If the power is out for more than a day, discard any medication that should be refrigerated, unless the drug’s label says otherwise. Consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately for a new supply.

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