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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
3 years
We are experiencing outages all across our service territory. Currently, almost 49,000 customers are without power. Crews are working hard to get everyone restored. Visit our outage map for updates at .
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
7 years
@elonmusk @Nas2four We are definitely looking at storage options for the future. Maybe you could Hyperloop a trial unit to us? ;-)
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Seattle City Light
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
2 years
Check out this gorgeous sunrise taken from the Seattle Municipal Tower by Brandy Beckham from our Power Marketing team! #PhotooftheWeek #PublicPower
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
3 years
Last weekend's snowstorm caused damage to other parts of the northwest, resulting in widespread outages. Through mutual aid agreements, City Light crews went to Oregon to assist @portlandgeneral with power restoration. A special thanks to our crews for their dedicated service!
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
7 years
Sending reinforcements to Portland after the big storm! 3 City Light crews are heading to help our friends at @PortlandGeneral restore power
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
5 years
Update: There are nearly 15,000 customers without power across our service territory. Thank you to those of you have tweeted or called in. We appreciate your efforts and will continue to update as crews work to restore power. Thank you!
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
8 years
Equipment failure at Massachusetts Street Substation has caused a large outage. ETOR a couple hours. Updates to come.
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
2 years
A special shout out to all the crews and teams who are working in the cold and snow to keep our community safe!
@seattledot
Seattle Department of Transportation
2 years
Winter weather is s(no)w problem for our plows! Huge thanks to all of our crew members working around the clock to clear snow from roads. Find updates and status on snow plow routes on our maps at:
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
7 years
Something fishy about south Seattle outage: Bird dropped fish on power lines causing 2 hr outage for 172 customers. Power back now.
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
3 years
The number of outages has increased to over 66,000. The weather is keeping our crews very busy. Thank you all for your patience.
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
3 years
Crews are responding to numerous outage events throughout our service area affecting approx. 36,000 customers. Thank you for your patience as our crews work to restore power as quickly as is safely possible. To learn more about how we restore power, visit
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
3 years
A little winter reflection for this #PhotoOfTheWeek ❄️ Shout out to City Light's Armand Shahbazian for this incredible snowy shot of Mason Lake!
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
3 years
[THREAD] As the temperature continues to rise, now is the time to prepare. Here are a few tips to reduce the amount of heat in your home. Please share!
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
5 years
It's a snowy morning here in Puget Sound. Here's a couple photos of our crews in action yesterday. Did you snap a pic of our crews at work? Send them our way! #wawx #linelife #wasnow
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
8 years
Seattle is electric tonight! We're proud to power this beautiful city.
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
7 years
Crews are making progress. They've restored service for about 15,000 customers. They'll work through the night and well into tomorrow to get everyone else back in service.
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
2 years
This #PhotoOfTheWeek from Janet Hart of the Boundary Hydroelectric Project shows a rock formation over Boundary Dam, but all we can see is a dog's face! 🐶 What do you see? Let us know down below! #PublicPower
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
3 years
We applaud @POTUS for re-joining the Paris Agreement, reaffirming our country’s commitment to addressing the dire effects of climate change. City Light continues our commitment to enhance, protect and preserve our environment for future generations.
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
4 years
Crews are responding to an outage affecting approximately 17,000 customers in the North Seattle. The cause is under investigation. We will update this thread as more information becomes available.
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
5 years
Due to high winds, 13,000+ customers are without power across Seattle. Our crews are working to restore power as quickly (and safely) as possible. We'll keep providing updates -- thank you for your patience! Follow restoration progress at:
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
3 years
UPDATE 9:30 PM: There are approx. 4,600 customers w/o power. Many of these are small, individual outages which is impacting repair time. But we're fully equipped and our crews will work through the night until power is restored to all.
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
3 years
A true PNW masterpiece 🎨This fantastic shot was captured by City Light’s own Nathan MacDonald for our #PhotoOfTheWeek
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
5 years
Our crews worked through the night and continue to make progress on restoring service. They've brought the lights back on for about 36,000 customers and won't stop until everyone is back. About 9,000 to go.
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
1 year
11pm update: There are 11,464 customers without power in Seattle, Lake Forest Park and Shoreline. As crews restore outages, more continue to happen. Crews continue to work throughout the night to restore power. Updates:
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
5 years
Update: We're down to 14,712 customers without power. Crews have been working through the night and will continue to do so until all power is restored. Stay bundled up and thanks again for your patience (we really can't thank you enough)!
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
4 years
City Light employee Verene Martin shares a morning sunrise from Seattle Municipal Tower. "Like" if you LOVE the view!
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
5 years
#ScamAlert ! Scammers are calling City Light customers using a spoofed phone number to make it appear the call is coming from us. If you receive a call demanding payment for your City Light account, HANG UP right away. We never call demanding immediate payment. Please share!
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
5 years
Starting tonight, City Light will begin converting the globe streetlights in the downtown Seattle core from high-pressure sodium (HPS) lights to energy-efficient LEDs. Learn more:
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
7 years
Almost 20,000 are without power around Eastlake, Montlake, N. Capitol Hill, Fremont and Wallingford. Crews are investigating the cause.
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Seattle City Light
7 years
This City Light truck comes with a sub-woofer. #NationalPuppyDay
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
5 years
Our crews battled through snow and ice to reach everyone affected by power outages this weekend. Thanks to everyone for their patience! If you see our crews working, snap a pic and tag @SEACityLight . #seattlesnow #WAWX #SeattleSnowpocalypse #seattlesnow2019
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
3 years
Tips to stay warm: 1) NEVER use generators & bbqs indoors. Keep them outside, away from windows. 2) DON'T use a gas stove to heat your home. 2) Layer up w/ clothing & blankets. 3) Shut doors/windows. 4) Camp out in one room. 5) Set up a tent inside your warmest room.
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
2 years
🦉 "Whoooooo goes there?" 🦉 📷: Peter Kopp, Engineering and Technology Operations #PhotoOfTheWeek
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
5 years
Update: Approx. 22,000 customers are w/out power across our service territory. Crews are making repairs as safely & quickly as possible. The process is more grueling in these conditions & many of our outages are localized which takes time to fix. We'll continue to update. Thx!
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
3 years
Due to this week’s unprecedented weather, we're canceling all planned power outages scheduled for today and tomorrow. We will assess the current situation after tomorrow and make a determination on any future outages scheduled this week. We apologize for the inconvenience. (1/2)
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
5 years
Power outages now affecting 37,000+ customers across Seattle. We can't thank you enough for your patience. Know that we will work as quickly and safely as possible to restore power & will continue to keep you updated! You can also follow our outage map:
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
5 years
This thread is a good reference for alternate numbers during an emergency. You can also text 911. #911outage
@KingCountyWA
King County, Washington
5 years
Helpful numbers for #911Outage in King County: Seattle 206-583-2111 Eastside 425-577-5656 South King County 253-862-2121 Unincorporated areas 206-296-3311
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
1 year
This morning's strong winds and heavy rains caused several outages across our service area. Thank you for your patience as we work through these safely and efficiently.
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
5 years
Here are some pics of lineworkers working through the night in the latest round of our winter storms. If you see crew members at work, snap a pic and tag us!
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
1 year
Strong winds and heavy rains are causing outages across our service area this morning. Thank you for your patience as we work through these safely and efficiently.
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Seattle City Light
5 years
Crazy thunder and lightning in Lake Forest Park and Shoreline...no outages at this time. Prepare now: flashlights, candles, heat, and charged electronics.
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
7 years
Rise and shine, Seattle! City Light employee Chris P. took this shot of the morning light on his way into work last week.
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
5 years
Tip: If you are without power and had holiday lights on, unplug them to reduce the surge in energy draw that will happen when power is restored. 45,000+ still without power. Again, thank you for your patience!
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
5 years
We are monitoring tomorrow's weather closely and have extra crews ready to mobilize across our service area. Now is the time to get prepared! Check out these tips to help keep you and your loved ones safe. #wawx #K5Winter #Q13FOX #SoNorthwest #KOMO #KIRO
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
3 years
Crews are in the field responding to widespread outages due to today’s weather. With 100+ events, we’ve got a lot of ground to cover, which can extend restoration times beyond what is typical. We’ll work through the night until every customer is restored.
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
3 years
A dash of pure PNW beauty to start off this Tuesday right. This Lake 22 pic was taken by our very own Reed Adam out of Financial Services in this #PhotoOfTheWeek
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
3 years
Crews have worked through the night and restored power to 20,000+ customers at this time. We will continue to do all we can to restore power to those who are still experiencing outages. Thank you for your patience as our crews work to address the 100+ remaining outage events.
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Seattle City Light
5 years
The beauty of our region! This photo was captured by City Light employee Courtney Fuller. Any guesses where this was taken?
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
3 years
Crews have restored power to over 41,000 customers and continue to work to bring power back to approximately 33,000 customers who remain without service after last night's windstorm. Read more about this outage and our restoration process on our blog:
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
6 years
Mayor Jenny Durkan unveils the City of Seattle's first public electric vehicle charging station.
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
5 years
Update: Our numbers continue to drop! Currently, there are 10,080 customers without power. There are more than 140 outages across our service territory and we're working hard to get power back on! Tracking a particular outage? Check out our outage map:
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
8 years
Power has been restored. Thank you for your patience!
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
9 years
We power Seattle, including all types of electrical equipment. Especially air compressors. #deflategate http://t.co/qEMbkZuyKa
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
8 years
An animal entered one of our substations causing this most recent outage. Still investigating and hope to get everyone powered up asap.
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
7 years
City Light crews have restored power to over 38,000 customers this night. If you are still without power, hang in there. Our crews won't stop working until everyone has service. Get updates: #wawind #poweroutage
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
5 years
[UPDATE 8 AM] Our crews and teams made considerable progress this morning! Currently, we have restored power to over 28k customers, with roughly 22k to go. If you plan to be out and about this morning, keep your distance from downed trees and power lines. Thanks! #wawind
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
3 years
Crews are responding to an outage that extends from Westlake to Magnolia, affecting more than 9,000 customers. The cause is under investigation and the estimated time of restoration is 3 a.m. For updates, visit our outage map: .
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
5 years
The lightning storm has triggered a large number of outages in our service territory and many power lines and transformers have been hit. At this time we can't give accurate restoration times but will do our best to get everyone restored as soon as possible.
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Seattle City Light
2 years
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Seattle City Light
1 year
What a lucky sight! It's a double rainbow over Lake Union in this #PhotoOfTheWeek 🌈 Shoutout to Jon Trout of our Organizational Change Management Office for sending in this snap.
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
5 years
(Update 3/3): The good news is that our crews are aware of the cause and working to repair. Additional crews have also been called in. We’ll continue to keep you informed as repairs are made. Thank you!
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
5 years
Congrats to gymnastic superstar and viral sensation @katelyn_ohashi for winning not one, but TWO #ESPYS this week! Katelyn's dad Richard is an Electrical Service Rep for City Light! Check out our story on the Ohashi family! #PublicPower
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
7 years
Getting in on the #CuteAnimalTweetOff with a family of mountain goats in the North Cascades. (Photo by Leslie Parks during research w/ @WWU )
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
5 years
UPDATE: We're starting to receive reports of power being restored to different areas. We are now at 37,500 without power. In the meantime, bundle up with blankets and sweaters, use flashlights and keep your refrigerator and freezer doors closed!
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
7 years
We’re experiencing power outages across our service territory. Report them at 684-3000. Follow updates at .
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
8 years
Downtown Seattle is experiencing a large outage. Updates coming soon.
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
8 years
Power has been restored to downtown Seattle. Crews are still investigating the cause.
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
7 years
Getting questions on fish mortality. Sorry to say it did not survive the event.
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
5 years
Update: Currently, there are 114 outages across our service territory, impacting 28,000 customers. We're hoping the number continues to drop as our crews make repairs in the north and south regions. P.S. Your support on Twitter has been amazing. Thank you!
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
5 years
Power has been restored to the bulk of the Northgate outage. 842 remain without power and our crews continue to work hard to get everyone up and running again as soon as possible.
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
1 year
Freezing rain has arrived and along with it icy roadways and sidewalks. Stay safe out there!Remember, if you encounter a down power line, stay back at least 30 feet and call 911 immediately.
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
6 years
This weekend, City Light’s Seema Ghosh and Edward Smalley will travel to Puerto Rico to assist with rebuilding the infrastructure damaged by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Join us in wishing them well on their travels and their work!
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
1 year
4:45am update: crews restored power to more than 11,000 customers. 22,000 still w/o power. If you're heading out, traffic lights might be out and now a 4-way stop, stay far away from downed power lines, and make sure to have emergency supplies in your car.
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
1 year
Any downed lines, trees or limbs making contact with power lines or dangerously leaning or fallen poles should be reported to 911 immediately.
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
1 year
Enjoy this scenic shot of Goat Lake in the North Cascades for our #PhotoOfTheWeek 🗻 📸: Reed Adam, Finance
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
8 years
Crews will continue to work through the night to restore power. Thanks for your patience, this has been quite a day!
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
5 years
City Light employee Rose Eldred snagged a photo of this #PNW sunset. Any guesses where this was taken?
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
5 years
Today's snowfall will cause tree branches to sag and fall, potentially bringing power lines down with them. If you see a downed power line, keep your distance and report it at 206-684-3000 or 911. If a power line falls on you while you are in a car, stay in the car and call 911.
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
9 months
Wow! Crew Chief Andy Ryan captured this video of the Blue Angels warming up for Seafair from the Broad Street Substation.
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
1 year
12/2 12AM UPDATE: Thanks to a tremendous effort by Seattle City Light crews, power has been restored to nearly all customers in North Seattle, Shoreline, and Lake Forest Park. Some additional clean-up and repair efforts remain, but larger projects are complete for now.
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
5 years
The @CityofSeattle has compiled a list of resources that shares info on extreme cold, safety, road closures, outages and more. Please read and share with your loved ones, neighbors and fellow Seattleites!
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
5 years
[UPDATE 2:34 AM] Nearly 50,000 customers are currently without power across our service area. Please continue to check our outage map for estimated restoration updates. . Thank you.
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
6 years
@carlosseattle Sorry, no.
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
2 years
We are working with our engineers to figure how to harness the power of @JRODshow44 ’s high-voltage hitting. Please stand by. #HRDerby #SeaUsRise @Mariners
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
5 years
When windstorms blow into City Light territory at this time of year, there is an elevated risk of power outages. Here’s how we prioritize power restoration: 1️⃣ Life Safety 2️⃣ Emergency Services 3️⃣ Customers and Residents #SafetyFirst , always!
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
5 years
If you find yourself near a downed power line, don’t walk or run…SHUFFLE at least 20 feet away. This @SeattleChannel video from Field Operations Supervisor Ed Hill shows how:
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
4 years
. @SeattleHSD in partnership with @KingCountyWA is standing up an emergency smoke shelter for people experiencing homelessness. The shelter is located in SoDo and can serve approximately 80 individuals.
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
8 years
@jwhittenbergK5 Yes, a raccoon
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
8 years
If you see downed trees tonight/tomorrow send us pics & cross streets, but remember to STAY BACK from any downed power line. #SafetyFirst
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
5 years
City Light employee Quan Tharngtrakul captures an early morning view from the 34th floor of Seattle Municipal Tower.
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
5 years
As of earlier this afternoon, we have restored power to the 50,398 customers who lost power due to Sunday morning's windstorm. Thank you all for your patience and messages of support throughout this restoration process! #wawind #wawx
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
4 years
Crews continue to work as quickly and safely as possible to restore power to all customers. Over the last few hours, they've brought it down from 15,500+ customers out to under 4,800. They'll keep at it until everyone has power. Thanks for your patience!
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
1 year
We know that it has been a frustrating day for many customers still without power from this morning's wind storm. Thank you for your continued patience as we work to restore power to as many customers as possible as quickly as we can.
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
2 years
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@Mariners
Seattle Mariners
2 years
WE’RE HEADED TO THE POSTSEASON. #SeaUsRise
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
2 years
Our crews have reduced the number of customers affected by the outage in Capitol Hill and Eastlake from more than 6700 down to just 804. We hope to have everyone fully restored as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience.
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
7 years
Crews have restored power to over 12,000 residents in north Seattle. The remaining customers can expect power back on within the hour.
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@SEACityLight
Seattle City Light
5 years
Update: Several feeders are down, causing power outages in the northern part of our territory where nearly 18,000 customers are without power. We are currently assessing the situation, but have received several reports of downed trees & branches -- Thank you for reporting!
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