A warning was sent out costumers to be on the lookout for fraudulent calls, texts, or emails asking for money to avoid immediate disruption in service.
Seattle was bitterly cold at roughly 17 degrees. 8 minutes later, PSE implored us to "conserve natural gas and electricity use through the evening hours."
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Local power companies say they can handle increased usage as Seattle s hottest day goes on
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Kayakers and boaters ply the waters of Elliott Bay with the Seattle skyline behind during a heat wave hitting the Pacific Northwest, Sunday, June 27, 2021. The day before set a record high for the day with more record highs expected today and Monday.John Froschauer/AP
A day after thousands of residents in the Seattle area lost electricity, local power providers say they’re prepared to handle increased usage during what are expected to be the hottest hours of a significant, multi-day heat wave in Western Washington.