Thousands remain without power Thursday night amid historic flooding

WASHINGTON — Thousands of people are without power across the state as heavy rain, floods, and winds hit the area.

According to PowerOutage.com, 7,175 customers were without power across the state as of 10:30 p.m.

Most of the outages are from Puget Sound Energy customers, with 2,364 without power.

Chelan County has a similar number of customers in the dark: 2,041.

At the height of heavy winds and rains on Wednesday, there were over 13,000 people without power in Washington. During this time, half of the outages were from Chelan County, around Leavenworth.

What to do if your power is out

The best way to be prepared for a power outage is to make sure you have all you need before a weather system hits.

Plan for batteries and other alternative power sources to meet your needs when the power goes out, such as a portable charger or power bank. Have at least one power bank pre-charged and ready to go so you have something on hand.
Have flashlights for every household member.
Have enough nonperishable food and water. Usually, during storms like these, power is restored within at least a day, but it’s good to be prepared.
Keep freezers and refrigerators closed. The refrigerator will keep food cold for about four hours. A full freezer will keep the temperature for about 48 hours, Ready.gov advises.
Generators and fuel should always be used outdoors and at least 20 feet away from windows, doors and attached garages. Always connect the generator to appliances with heavy-duty extension cords. Let the generator cool before refueling. Fuel spilled on hot engine parts can ignite.

Learn more about navigating power outages and the aftermath here.