As the leaves fall and the days grow shorter, October is the perfect time to prepare your home for the colder, stormier months ahead. At PenLight, reliability is always our top priority, but in the Pacific Northwest, autumn and winter storms can still bring high winds, heavy rains, and occasional power outages. A little preparation now can keep your home safe and comfortable all season long. 53709
Top Tips to Get Ready
- Check Your Emergency Kit—Stock flashlights, fresh batteries, bottled water, non-perishable food, and a portable phone charger.
- Weatherize Your Home—Seal windows and doors to keep warm air in and cold air out. Adding insulation or using draft stoppers can help cut heating costs.
- Trim Trees Safely—If you have trees near power lines, call PenLight before attempting any trimming. Keeping vegetation clear helps reduce outages during storms.
Stay In Touch
- Follow PenLight on Social Media—Get the latest outage updates, safety reminders, and restoration progress at your fingertips.
- Facebook and X: @penlightco
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- Call our outage line, (877) 853-1388
- Visit the Outage Texting page to make sure you’re set up for texting.
- Stock Up on Supplies—Keep flashlights, batteries, bottled water, non-perishable food, and a portable phone charger ready in case of an extended outage.
- Stay Safe—Never go near downed power lines. Report them immediately by calling 911 and PenLight.
Our Commitment
When storms strike, PenLight’s line crews, dispatchers, and support staff mobilize quickly to restore service as safely and efficiently as possible. Your preparation at home, combined with our crews in the field, helps our community weather storms together.
Stay connected. Stay prepared. Stay safe.