SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA May 13, 2025 - According to the Orcas Power & Light Cooperative (OPALCO), all of San Juan County will be affected by an emergency power outage from the mainland power supplier to do critical maintenance on the system that gives the islands power. OPALCO was alerted midday Tuesday about this outage. The outage will begin at approximately 11:00 pm on Tuesday, May 13 and power is expected to be restored on May 14 no later than 7 am.
Islanders are encouraged to take necessary steps to prepare for the outage including charging phones, keeping battery-operated lights on-hand, keeping freezers and refrigerators closed, and making plans for refrigerating medicines or using power-dependent medical devices.
Check the OPALCO website for updates, outage checklists, and other key information at www.opalco.com/outages.
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