Mid Coast Times

The Public Safety Power Shutoff will begin at midnight and could last through Saturday evening. The City of Sweet Home will have water throughout the duration of the event. However, we are asking community members to conserve water usage voluntarily. 

• No washing cars
• Avoid taking long showers
• Turn off irrigation systems & avoid watering lawns
• Avoid using dishwashers & washing machines
• Please only flush toilets when necessary. 

Pacific Power is standing up a temporary Community Resource Center (CRC) at Sankey Park, 877 14th Avenue. The center will open at 8 a.m. Friday and Saturday will remain open both days until 10 p.m. (unless service is restored earlier on Saturday). 

Here is a partial list of Community Resource Center amenities: 

• Air conditioning
• Water, non-perishable snacks
• Seating and tables
• Restrooms
• Refrigeration and heating for medicine and/or baby needs
• On-site security
• Televisions, Wi-Fi
• Ice
• Charging stations 
• Small crates for pets 
• ADA accessible 

For all non-emergency questions about the Public Safety Power Shutoff, customers and the public may call Pacific Power at 1-888-221-7070 or CPI 1-800-872-9036.

The Linn Shuttle buses will run if you need assistance traveling to the CRC. Customers may contact their office at 541-936-4912. 

Follow this link to see if you’re in a Public Safety Power Shutoff area: https://www.pacificpower.net/outages-safety/wildfire-safety/public-safet...

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