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April 18, 2021 9:30 PM Melissa Luck
SPOKANE, Wash – As gusty winds blow through the Inland Northwest Sunday night, emergency managers want people to save 911 calls for true emergencies.
High winds hit the Inland Northwest just after sunset and have knocked out power to thousands of people.
Spokane Regional Emergency Communications sent a tweet Sunday night, asking that people report power outages to their power company, not 911.
There are reports of outages across the region. If you lose power don’t call 911. Make sure phone lines remain open in case of an emergency. @911Srec#WeAre911#WeAreCrimeCheck#AlwaysHereForYoupic.twitter.com/D23OVr0XV6