The Grant County Sheriff's Office, Grant PUD and the Multi-Agency Communications Center are helping citizens to be aware of where they can access information during power outages.
"A power outage can affect many people or only a few, and we want people to know who they can contact for power outage information," said Jackie Jones, Director of the MACC. "Oftentimes, citizens will call MACC asking questions about a power outage. These calls tie up phone lines needed for people who are calling for emergency help."
Grant PUD customers need to call 800-216-5226 to report power outages and follow Grant PUD on Facebook for breaking information. Grant PUD encourages customers to be prepared for outages by visiting their website at: http://www.grantpud.org/customer-service/power-outages/power-outage-faqs
"Certainly, if someone is hurt, or there is a fire or power lines down and they are a risk to public safety, please call 9-1-1 for your local fire department so they can come out and keep people away until the PUD arrives," said Sheriff Tom Jones.
In addition, during major incidents affecting areas patrolled by the Sheriff's Office, people can get first-hand, verified information by following the GCSO on Facebook (search "Grant County Sheriff's Office - Tom Jones, Sheriff"), Twitter (@GrantCoSheriff), or Nixle (http://local.nixle.com/grant-county-sheriffs-office/).
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