Stay in the know
Update your contact info to receive text alerts (available for businesses with five accounts or fewer). You can also check the outage map or your PGE mobile app for live restoration updates.
Create a winter outage kit
And, make sure everyone in your business knows where to find it. View this handy checklist for more ideas, and here are a few basics to start:
Flashlights or camp lights for all areas, including bathrooms, and extra batteries
Battery powered or hand-crank radio and clock
Car chargers for cell phones and laptops or tablets
Bottled water for people and animals (if your water relies on an electric pump)
Emergency phone numbers, including PGE's outage or downed line number, 503-464-1077, or the number of your account representative.
Minimize business disruptions
Having a plan in case of a power outage at your business can help minimize disruption. Communicate your outage response plan with key employees, and make sure everyone knows where to find your outage kit. Also:
Plan a manual alternative for work done on computers and cash registers
Ensure electronic door locks can be bypassed manually
If you have an emergency lighting system, make sure it’s in good working order
Train your employees to know what to do if they’re working when the power goes out, including shutting down sensitive equipment
Have your maintenance team – or your team members familiar with your electrical systems – ready to go once power is safely restored
See this checklist for more
