SPOKANE, Wash. — The National Weather Service is expecting it to be windy across the Inland Northwest all week, and Avista has some tips to help be prepared.
Avista says strong winds can lead to power outages. Here are some outage tips so you can stay comfortable and safe:
Charge your devices ahead of time and keep portable chargers on hand.Have flashlights and extra batteries ready instead of relying on candles.Stock up on bottled water and non-perishable snacks.Unplug electronics to protect them from power surges.Visit Avista’s outage page to see any current outage information.
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