North Seattle Power Outage Affects 18,000 Customers
Thousands of Seattle City Light customers in North Seattle are without power after a large outage
Seattle City Light crews assessing damage, working to restore power
A large power outage affected approximately 18,000 Seattle City Light customers in North Seattle on Tuesday morning, January 24, 2023. The outage began around 10:30 a.m. and affected customers in the University District, Ravenna, and Wedgwood neighborhoods.
Seattle City Light crews were on the scene assessing the damage and working to restore power. The cause of the outage is still under investigation.
Customers who are without power are encouraged to check the Seattle City Light website for updates on the outage. Customers can also report outages by calling Seattle City Light at 206-684-3000.
The outage comes at a time when Seattle is experiencing cold weather. Temperatures are expected to remain in the low 40s on Tuesday, with a chance of rain and snow.
Seattle City Light is urging customers to take precautions to stay safe during the outage. Customers should make sure they have flashlights and batteries on hand, and they should avoid using candles.
Customers who rely on medical equipment that requires electricity should make arrangements to stay with friends or family who have power.
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