Puget Sound Energy Outage: Squirrel Disrupts Power for 5,000 Customers in Auburn
Incident Overview
On a typical day in Auburn, an unexpected event caused significant disruption. A squirrel, seeking shelter or food, inadvertently interrupted service for approximately 5,000 customers served by Puget Sound Energy. Utility crews worked quickly to assess the damage and restore power.
Impact on Residents
Residents affected by the outage faced challenges, including loss of heating and inconvenience during their daily routines. With winter approaching, such disruptions raise important questions about infrastructure resilience.
Community Reaction
- Residents shared their concerns on social media, tagging mynorthwest.com for updates.
- Local businesses were impacted as customers sought refuge from the cold.
- City officials encouraged residents to report outages promptly.
Looking Ahead
Puget Sound Energy reassured customers of their commitment to maintaining reliable service and employing preventive measures to mitigate similar incidents in the future.
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