By james art 
Seattle – About 25,000 residents in West Washington are experiencing power outages as the winter storm extends through the region, according to utility companies on Thursday.
By the numbers:
At 7:30 on Thursday: Puget Sound Energy (PSE) reports the largest number of interruptions, with 18 493 clients affected.
Snohomish (PUD) regional utilities have 2383 clients without power, while Seattle City Light reports 536 interruptions.
In Cowlitz 1,246 customers are without electricity and Mason County Pud3 has 1.252 customers affected.
Utilities crews work to restore power as quickly as possible, but continuing severe weather conditions are challenges. Residents are advised to be informed through official channels and to prepare for prolonged interruptions.
What’s next:
According to the FOX 13 Seattle Weather team, the area should dry until the second half of the morning trip, with the sun on the way for the second half of the day.
Temperatures will heat up again by the middle of the 30s, which should help melt any snow or ice on the main roads until noon.
What you can do:
Continue to read about tips to deal with the interruptions of power supply in winter.
Be informed: Keep a radio with a battery or use your smartphone to be up to the weather and power to restore power.
Save heat: Close unused rooms to keep the heat and use blankets and warm clothing to stay warm. Avoid using gas stoves or ovens for heating.
Use generators safely: If you use a generator, make sure it is placed outdoors and away from the windows to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
Save the food: Keep closed refrigeration and freezer doors to maintain cold temperatures. The full freezer can keep the food frozen in about 48 hours.
Emergency set: Prepare an emergency kit with basic things like flashlights, batteries, water, durable food and a first aid kit.
Check the neighbors: Be careful for adults or vulnerable neighbors who may need help during interruption.
Residents are encouraged to take into account interruptions of their respective utility providers and to follow the safety instructions to ensure their well -being during the storm.
The source: The information in this article comes from various utility providers in West Washington.
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