Idaho Power has announced that there may be potential power outages due to extreme weather on July 24, 2024. Please see information provided by Idaho Power here: https://www.idahopower.com/outages-safety/wildfire-safety/psps-event-information/

Additionally, Idaho Power provides the following safety tips in the event of an outage:

• Check Idaho Power’s Outage Map. If you don’t see your outage, you can report it at 1-800-488-6151. You can also sign up to receive text alerts.
• For safety reasons, use battery-powered lights instead of candles.
• Never use an electric generator indoors, inside the garage or near the air intake of your house. If you plan to use a generator during an outage, ensure it meets National Electrical Code Articles 701 and 702 and does not interconnect with Idaho Power’s electrical system. If you have questions, contact us beforehand at 208-388-2323 or 1-800-488-6151. In addition, check out this Using Portable Generators Safely brochure.
• To protect your appliances, machinery, and equipment, turn off any that were in use when the power went out. Make sure to turn off electric ranges to prevent fires if you’re away when power is restored. Keep one light on so you know when power has been restored.
  • After power has been restored for about 10 minutes, begin turning back on appliances and lighting in 10-minute phases. This keeps circuits from overloading and helps to more quickly and safely restore everyone’s power.
• Avoid opening refrigerator and freezer doors to keep food cold longer, and keep a large block of ice in the freezer.
• If you notice a downed power line, stay at least 100 feet back and report it to Idaho Power by calling 1-800-488-6151. Read more about being safe around downed power lines.