Grant County PUD reminds you to practice electrical safety in all areas of your life . . . home, office, outdoors and on the farm. Check out our Electrical Safety page for information about safe kite flying and other electrical safety tips.


Emergency Information

Power Outages

Grant PUD is very proud of its reliability record – more than 99 percent of the time,
we keep the power flowing to you. But even excellent electric system maintenance
cannot prevent all power outages, particularly during storms.

If your power goes out…

• First check the fuses and breakers in your electrical service panel. If they are okay, check to see if your neighbors are without power.
• Call Grant PUD at 800-216-5226 to report the outage. You may be asked for information, or you may hear a message if someone else has already reported the outage.
• Turn off and unplug all sensitive electrical equipment, turn down your thermostat and turn off your water heater circuit breaker.
• Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed.
• Try to be patient – our crews work as fast as they can to safely restore your service.

Emergency Preparedness

Are you prepared for an emergency? It is a good idea to have a family emergency preparedness kit in case of an extended power outage or other emergency. Emergency management experts recommend that you plan to be self-sufficient for at least three days, maybe longer.

        It’s as easy as 1 – 2 – 3!

• Get a kit.
• Make a plan.
• Be informed.

Contact Grant County Department of Emergency Management at 762-1462 and visit Ready America for specifics on creating an emergency kit, forming a family emergency plan and staying informed.   

Generator Use

Portable electric generators can be a source of power for heat, light, refrigeration and cooking during electrical outages. But, if generators are improperly installed or operated, they can become deadly. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for generator operation. These safety awareness tips from the Electrical Safety Foundation International can prevent needless injury or death from improper generator use:

• Never operate the generator in enclosed or partially enclosed spaces, including homes, garages and basements. Generators produce high levels of carbon monoxide very quickly, a colorless, odorless, deadly gas.



• Do not connect your generator directly to your household wiring, as this can backfeed along the power lines and electrocute anyone coming in contact with them, including Grant PUD linemen making repairs.



• Make sure the generator is properly grounded. Do not overload the generator. A portable generator should be used only when necessary, and only to power essential equipment or appliances.



• Make sure fuel for the generator is stored safely, away from living areas, in properly labeled containers, and away from fuel-burning appliances. And before re-fueling, always turn the generator off and let it cool down.



• Follow the manufacturer's instructions for safe operation and maintenance.



• Keep children away from portable generators at all times!

As operators of Priest Rapids and Wanapum dams, we are also concerned about public safety in and along Columbia River recreation areas. Please read our Water and safe boating information.