Energy Adviser: Have a plan, keep a kit for power outages By Clark Public Utilities
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In case Southwest Washington residents needed to be reminded, last week’s storm made clear that everyone should have a plan and an emergency kit at the ready to stay safe and relatively comfortable during an extreme weather event.
“Every household should have at least three days’ worth of emergency supplies on hand at all times,” said Clark Public Utilities Safety Manager Justin Zucconi. “During a large storm or other emergency event, every trip away from home is a risk. By being ready ahead of time, you minimize your chances to become stranded or caught up in a hazardous situation.”
Cheers: To Clark Public Utilities. After a snow and ice storm last weekend knocked out power for more than 24,000 customers, crews worked tirelessly to turn on the lights and, for many, the heat. “The way things warmed up and melted snow off trees, it worked to our benefit,” spokesperson Dameon Pesanti said Thursday after power had been restored to all customers.
Power restored to all Clark County residents By Jerzy Shedlock, Columbian Breaking News Reporter
Published: February 17, 2021, 7:41pm
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Clark Public Utilities wrapped up repairs and restored power to its customers early Wednesday morning, following a dayslong effort to address issues caused by the prolonged winter weather event.
Power was fully restored for county residents around 4 a.m. Crews were continuing with cleanup efforts throughout the county for a couple more hours thereafter, utility spokesman Dameon Pesanti said.
“We were able to gain a huge amount of ground last night and into the morning. We got people reconnected quickly,” Pesanti said.
Ice storm leaves downed wires, damaged trees in wake in Clark County By Mark Bowder, Columbian Metro Editor, and
Published: February 15, 2021, 12:02pm
Share: An icy snowman with a mask in East Vancouver. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian) Photo Gallery
Warmer temperatures are helping Clark County thaw out Monday, but emergency responders and county departments have their hands full in the aftermath of last week’s winter weather and subsequent ice storm.
Freezing rain Sunday night and Monday caused a significant number of outages countywide. The majority and the most severe outages have been in the north and west portions of the county, Clark Public Utilities spokesman Dameon Pesanti said.
Winter storm brings inches of snow to Clark County
Slippery conditions made for day of fun for sledders, day of woe for drivers, stranded public works plows By Calley Hair, Columbian staff writer, and
Published: February 13, 2021, 6:26pm
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5 Photos Madden Dreier, 6, slides headfirst on Saturday morning while playing in the snow at Sorenson Park in Felida. (Joshua Hart/The Columbian) Photo Gallery
The wintry storm that swept across the Pacific Northwest Thursday and Friday continued into Saturday afternoon, bringing snow accumulation as high as 12 inches in some areas of Clark County.
According to Andy Bryant, a hydrologist at the Portland office of the National Weather Service, the storm will likely peter out Saturday night in Portland and Clark County, with occasional flurries on Sunday and continued subfreezing temperatures.