Power outage Friday morning in Grant and Harney counties
By Logan Bagett on Friday, December 27th, 2024 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories
HARNEY / GRANT COUNTIES – UPDATE FROM OTEC: “This morning, multiple power outages were reported in Grant and Harney counties. This is the time of year when we see heavy snow loads on power lines which can cause breakers to open, resulting in a power outage. Once a breaker is open, the lines must be cleared and patrolled before the crew can close the breaker and restore power.
As of 8:45 a.m. We have multiple crews working to restore power as quickly as it is safe to do so. We anticipate power restoration to continue throughout the morning but please be advised that some of the outages may last until early afternoon. Thank you, we appreciate your patience.”
PREVIOUS: Areas in Harney and Grant counties are experiencing power outages this morning, according to ODOT’s Outage map. As of 7 a.m., approximately 469 members in the Burns area are affected, and approximately 242 members in the Long Creek area are without power.
FROM OTEC: “6:45 a.m. There are multiple power outages in Grant and Harney counties this morning. Crews are currently working to restore power as quickly as it is safe to do so. We will update with more information once we receive it.
There are multiple reports of downed lines, always think safety first and STAY AWAY FROM DOWNED POWER LINES.
Please stay clear as a crew works to restore power. We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your patience. We will update when more information is available including cause and estimated restoration time.
To report an outage or the cause of any outage call 1-866-430-4265.”
