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TRIANGLE ROUTE
Have you visited the Triangle route backup two-boat schedule online open house yet? We want to hear from you! While we’re planning to run three-boat service on the Triangle route this summer, there may be times when we need to use the two-boat schedule due to vessel and crew availability.

Visit the online open house before April 18 and let us know what you think of the backup two-boat schedule changes. You can also learn more about the schedule update on the project webpage.

 

STORM TIPS
Any long time resident of Vashon will tell you, delays, cancellations, and power outages are all a part of living on Vashon. As a friendly reminder we would like to share some of the reminders and tips that PSE has passed along to us for these situations.

Storm Preparation Tips:

  • Download the myPSE app to track and report outages, check status and get estimated restoration times, or visit pse.com/outagemap.
  • Make sure to have emergency supplies on hand at home and in your vehicle, such as extra batteries, flashlights, and food.
  • Charge cell phones, laptops, and other devices in case the power goes out.
  • Avoid opening and closing refrigerators and freezers more often than necessary.
  • A closed refrigerator will stay cold for up to 12 hours.
  • Turn off lights and unplug all appliances and/or sensitive electronic equipment, such as computers, to prevent an overload on your circuits when electric service is restored.
  • Leave one light on to let you know when service returns.

 

Storm Safety Tips:

  • Never touch downed power lines because they might be energized.
  • Stay at least 35 feet away from any downed line and call PSE at 1-888-225-5773 or 911 to report problems.
  • Do not use a charcoal or gas grill to cook indoors.
  • Never use a natural gas range for heating or charcoal as an indoor heating source. This can cause a buildup of poisonous carbon monoxide gas.
  • If you choose to use a portable home generator, read the manufacturer’s instructions for the safe operation of the generator.
  • Do not operate generators indoors or in enclosed spaces to avoid the build-up of carbon monoxide.
  • If you’re using portable heaters, keep them away from furniture, draperies, and other flammable materials.
  • Always use flashlights instead of candles.

 

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