Storm Season is Coming, Time to Get Ready Now

As the long, sunny days of summer in the Pacific Northwest fade into fall, it’s time to think ahead and prepare for the storms that are sure to follow. On top of the gray skies, cold temperatures and rain, these storms pound our region with strong winds that lead to power outages. Seattle City Light has been doing its part to reduce this risk by clearing vegetation away from hundreds of miles of power lines, but there is no way to completely avoid problems when trees start swaying and branches start breaking.