Over 7K customers lose power in South Seattle outage

A widespread power outage affected approximately 7,366 Seattle City Light customers in South Seattle, including Burien, SeaTac, and Tukwila, on Tuesday. The outage was first reported at 11:47 a. m. , leading to immediate restoration efforts. Seattle City Light crews managed to reduce the affected customers to fewer than 2,400 by 1:55 p.

m. Residents are advised to take standard safety precautions during the outage, such as using flashlights instead of candles and unplugging sensitive electronic devices. The utility is investigating the cause of the outage and has not yet provided specific details. Customers are encouraged to monitor the Seattle City Light outage map for updates. Those with outages not reflected in the map should contact customer service at 206-684-3000.

This incident highlights the importance of preparedness during power outages, as residents face potential risks and inconveniences.