October is here and the weather has already displayed its ability to switch from sunny and calm to stormy and wet on short notice.

The PUD has spent the summer working on a variety of reliability projects to strengthen our grid and trimming trees in anticipation of unpredictable weather. We’ve also stocked our warehouses and prepped equipment for another storm season. We consider preparing for high winds a year-round job, and we continue to plan to the best of our abilities for their inevitable arrival.

There are several ways you can make sure you are prepared for storm season, too. The first is to build an emergency kit. There are plenty of items to pack, but make sure you have the seven essentials: water, non-perishable food, a first-aid kit, light sources, backup power, warmth and a

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