Dry weather precautions

SPOKANE – Aug. 6, 2018: In response to dry summer conditions and high wildfire danger in the region, Avista is undertaking temporary changes to power line operations in its Washington and Idaho service area.

These temporary changes are being made to decrease the potential for wildfires that could occur when re-energizing a power line. In most cases, lines located in rural and/or forested areas are normally re-energized automatically. However, during the current dry weather conditions, Avista’s line personnel will physically patrol an outage area before a line is placed back into service. This temporary change in operations could lead to longer outage times.

Avista will return the distribution system to normal as soon as weather permits. Avista appreciates the patience and understanding of its customers at this time.

Avista Utilities is involved in the production, transmission and distribution of energy. We provide energy services and electricity to 385,000 customers and natural gas to 350,000 customers in a service territory that covers 30,000 square miles in eastern Washington, northern Idaho and parts of southern and eastern Oregon, with a population of 1.6 million. Avista Utilities is an operating division of Avista Corp. (NYSE: AVA). For more information, please visit http://www.myavista.com.