McMinnville Water and Light is committed to providing safe and reliable energy, but unfortunately, power outages do occur. If your power goes out, here are some helpful tips to follow:
- Don’t call 911 to ask about the power outage. Call MWL at 503-472-6158 to report any problems.
- Shut-off your electronic equipment such as computers, televisions, and microwaves.
- Leave one light on so you know when power is restored.
- Turn off any heat-producing electric equipment such as toaster ovens, electric stove tops, irons or hair curlers.
- Stay out of elevators – use the stairs instead.
- Use extreme caution, especially on roads without working traffic signals.
- Use flashlights instead of candles to minimize fire hazards.
- Keep your refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible to prevent food spoilage.
- Shut-off any electronic equipment that was operating when the power went off.
- Shut-off major electric appliances as well. This will help to stabilize the electric system when power is restored.