ALPINE COUNTY, Calif. –  Liberty Utilities has scheduled a planned power outage affecting portions of Alpine County as part of necessary infrastructure upgrades. The outage will take place from Thursday, March 6, at 11 p.m. to Friday, March 7, at 6 a.m. to facilitate the replacement of utility poles. Impacts to County operations may occur as a result of the outage.

A total of 243 customers in Alpine County will be impacted by this outage. Liberty Utilities has notified all affected customers via direct message on Friday, February 28.

These upgrades are essential to maintaining a safe and reliable electrical system for our community. Residents and businesses in the impacted areas are encouraged to plan accordingly for the temporary loss of power. Alpine County urges community members to take the following steps in preparation:

  • Charge essential devices in advance.
  • Use backup power sources if necessary.
  • Plan for alternative lighting and heating solutions.
  • Minimize opening refrigerators and freezers to preserve food.
  • Ensure medical devices relying on electricity have alternative power options.

Facility Impact List

Alpine County appreciates the community’s patience and cooperation during this maintenance work. If residents have any questions or concerns regarding the outage, they are encouraged to contact Liberty Utilities at https://california.libertyutilities.com/verdi/residential/emergencies/electrical/outage-center.html

BEAR BOX GRANTS

n partnership with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), Alpine County is offering up to $2,200 to residents on the East Slope of Alpine County, (Mesa Vista, Woodfords, Markleeville, Markleevillage, Hope Valley, Hung a Lel Ti, Chambers Lane, Carson River Corridor) to install a bear proof garbage receptacle or “bear box”.

Funding from CDFW has been made available to install approximately 300 bear boxes in Alpine County. This program is administered to qualified applicants on a first-come, first-serve basis, and they encourage residents interested in the program to submit an application at their earliest convenience. To qualify for the reimbursement, the bear boxes must be installed by May 31, 2025. Applications are being accepted online through the Community Development Department’s permitting portal (iWorQ), and a list of approved bear box providers has been established. The application and further details can be found on the project website at: https://www.alpinecountyca.gov/738/Bear-Box-Grant-Program.