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OPALCO OFFICES CLOSED 2-11-16 AFTER ACT OF VANDALISM AND THREATS OF VIOLENCE

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OPALCO offices are closed today after an act of vandalism, including threats of violence, occurred at the headquarters in Eastsound. The San Juan County Sheriff’s office is investigating. No further details are available at this time.

 OPALCO chief concern is for the safety of its staff and crew.

 OPALCO asks its membership for understanding during this brief closure and encourages members to come forward with any information about suspicious activity around OPALCO’s facilities or employees. Please call the Sheriff’s office at 378-4151 if you have any information to share.

Thank you for your cooperation.

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