Idaho Falls Power announced “multiple prolonged outages” early Saturday morning, while Rocky Mountain Power is showing over 12,000 customers without power as of 8:30 a.m. Idaho Power has reported multiple outages, also affecting thousands of customers. The Idaho Falls Fire Department posted a video on its Facebook page showing a power line sparking and flaming in the snow. “If you see downed power lines, stay away and keep others clear,” the video’s caption said. Call 911 if you see a downed power line, a fire or any other emergency. During an outage, keep the following in mind:Communicate with your power provider about downed power lines and outages, and report whether your neighbors have also lost power.

Source: The Nation March 02, 2024 16:00 UTC