September 9, 2022 11:00 a.m.

Pacific Power is continuing to monitor wind conditions in parts of its service area and anticipates Public Safety Power Shutoffs at some point Friday.

Drew Hanson from the utility said forecast easterly winds are beginning to develop as of mid-morning. Hanson said they will provide advance notification to affected customers when possible before turning off the power.

Hanson said the company’s meteorology team is monitoring in Douglas County east of Toketee as well as in Linn, Marion, Lincoln, Tillamook and Polk counties.

Temporary Community Resource Centers are open in Douglas, Marion and Linn counties. The local center is at Glide High School. It is open until 10:00 p.m. Friday and will operate from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Saturday.

Pacific Power is bringing in additional personnel and resources to ensure service is restored as quickly and safely as possible, once weather conditions allow. Crews will actively patrol lines and remove debris and make repairs if needed. Once that work is complete, the utility will restore service.