January 17, 2020 3:50 a.m.
Pacific Power crews are working to restore power to approximately 18,000 customers in southern Oregon and northern California and have called in additional support from outside the area.
A release from the utility said many customers are without power in an area stretching from Glendale to Rogue River to Mount Shasta. The release said given the extensive storm-related damage to power lines, the number of repairs that are necessary, and persistent storm conditions, Pacific Power is working to provide estimated times for restoration. However, customers in more remote areas with significant damage should plan to remain without service through this weekend.
At last check, nearly 15,000 customers around Grants Pass, along with 700 in the Medford area, and 1,500 around Mt. Shasta and Yreka remain without power.
The release said Pacific Power is coordinating with local emergency agencies and the Red Cross to potentially open warming centers in the coming days.
To report an outage, call Pacific Power at 1-877-508-5088.