Safety Center
Safety is everyone’s business!
Prepare for a Power Outage
During outages – please call 360.376.3500 to report an outage or check www.opalco.com/outages for the latest information on outages. Sign up on SmartHub for text or email outage alerts.
Be prepared during wildfire season
The last few years have seen a record number of wildfires. Prevention can go a long way!
Prevent tree-related safety risks
The removal of potentially hazardous trees helps all members of the cooperative to have a more reliable system and a safer environment.
Protect Sensitive Equipment
Power fluctuations are unavoidable. Members are responsible for providing their own back-up power in case of an outage.
Work safely near power lines
Call before you dig! 811
Life Support Equipment
Please call us if you depend on medical equipment and we can put an alert on your account to ensure you get notified of planned outages. 360-376-3500.
How to use generators safely
Best practices to protect your household and home when using a portable generator.
7 Steps to Electrical Safety
Safety is everyone’s business
Learn the basics about electricity
Delivering electricity safely and reliably to your home from its source is much more than wires and switches. Before the first electrons flow to become the light at your front door or in your electrical outlet, there are many other steps that take place.