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Teton County Emergency Management
Tuesday July 19th, 2016 :: 05:43 p.m. MDT

Advisory

Per Lower Valley, issue with major substation in SE Idaho causing loss of power for all of Lower Valley service area.


MESSAGE RELAYED ON BEHALF OF LOWER VALLEY ENERGY

Per Lower Valley Energy, an issue with a major substation in southeastern Idaho is affecting all of Lower Valley Energy's service territory.  Power outages and interruptions can be expected.  It is unknown at this time what the issue is, but Lower Valley Energy has advised it will be at least several hours before power is restored.  Updates to follow.

Use caution while driving as traffic lights may be offline.  Residents may want to check on neighbors with medical issues/special needs.  If there is an immediate threat to life due to loss of power to medical equipment, call 9-1-1.  If you require life-sustaining medical equipment that will be impacted by an extended power outage, call Teton County Emergency Management at 307-733-9572 to register for assistance.  

Lower Valley Energy customers can call 733-2446 for updates, but be advised call center may be overloaded.  Lower Valley Energy will also be updating their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LowerValleyEnergy/?fref=ts

Please DO NOT call Teton County Emergency Management, Teton County Sheriff's Office Dispatch, Teton Interagency Dispatch Center, or 9-1-1 for power outage updates.

 

Address/Location
Teton County Emergency Management
3240 Adams Canyon Dr
Jackson, WY 83001

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 307-733-9572

Lower Valley Energy
307-733-2446

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