Goose Hollow power outage affects thousands, leaves traffic lights dark
by KATU Staff
Goose Hollow outage. Image via Mike Warner, KATU.
PORTLAND, Ore. —
The Goose Hollow neighborhood was left in the dark during an early-morning power outage on Tuesday.
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According to Portland General Electric, the outage was initially reported at 3:25 a.m.
By 6 a.m., almost 1,900 customers were left without power.
A KATU photojournalist on the scene reported that many traffic lights were out as well.
PGE listed the estimated restoration time as around 9:15 a.m.
Updates on affected areas can be found HERE.
TIPS FOR IF YOUR POWER GOES OUT:
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- You should turn off electrical equipment when the power goes out. This will help prevent a possible power surge, should your system get overloaded when the electricity is turned back on.
- Surge protectors can help prevent power from damaging voltage-sensitive equipment.
- Keep all refrigerator and freezer doors closed. Food can stay cold in the fridge for 12 to 24 hours if the doors are kept closed after an outage.
- You should turn on a light both inside and outside of the house so crews can tell when the power is turned back on.
- If you have a generator, know how to use it properly. Avoid carbon monoxide-producing heat sources indoors.
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