Here's how we prepare for storms:
- Continually monitoring the weather.
- Notifying staff to be available to work.
- Annually performing reliability improvements, including right-of-way maintenance.
Here's what you can do before your power goes out:
- Sign up for Kootenai Electric Cooperative outage alerts by logging in to your account.
- Charge cell phones.
- Have a plan for your pets and livestock.
- If your water supply is dependent on electricity, fill your bathtub with water.
- Ensure smoke alarm batteries have been changed recently. Also, consider how an outage will affect home security systems, garage doors, and sprinkler systems.
- Assemble an emergency storm kit containing:
- Flashlights and fresh batteries.
- Battery-powered radio or TV and extra batteries.
- Bottled water (1 gallon per person per day).
- Nonperishable foods.
- Blankets, bedding, or sleeping bags.
- First-aid kit and prescription medications.
- Hand-operated can opener.
- Special items for infants, the elderly, or family members with special needs.
- A variety of hand tools.
- Identification and copies of important family documents in a waterproof container.
- Cash (ATMs may be unavailable).
- Remember, power outages can be reported at (877) 744-1055 or through our SmartHub app.