It’s important that you be prepared in the case of a significant emergency, especially county-wide. There are numerous variables and unforeseen complications that can impact the restoration of service.
If the damage originates with the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) transmission lines, from whom the Public Utility District (PUD) receives its wholesale power, then restoration is dependent on BPA crews to respond.
We are a partner in Clallam County’s overall Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP). The PUD completed its Emergency Response and Restoration Plan (PDF) in 2018. (Some content redacted to protect confidential information.)
Disaster Planning
The best thing our customers can do for themselves and their loved ones is to be as prepared as possible for a disaster. This can include family drills to establish a meeting location, a 3-week supply of potable water and nonperishable food, and first aid and other essential supplies.
The following links are a great start to helping you be better prepared and confident in the case of an emergency:
- PUD Employee Emergency Guidebook for Home (PDF)
- Clallam County Emergency Management
- Washington Emergency Management Division – Preparedness
- Ready.gov – a comprehensive preparedness site for planning and preparing for an emergency, including planning checklists, and emergency kit lists
- Water Purification and Storage
- American Red Cross – Prepare Your Home & Family
- National Tsunami Warning Center – Tsunami Safety Rules
- Pacific NW Seismic Network – Learning Links