Liberty Utilities encourages customers to be prepared in advance of incoming extreme weather

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After the extended power outage during the last storm in the Sierra, Liberty is staging crews and preparing for potential impacts from the incoming storm. As they do this, Liberty encourages customers to prepare as well.

Winter weather and extreme winds are anticipated across the region this week. The expected combination of snow, freezing temperatures, and dangerous winds may produce hazardous conditions and the potential for outages. The heavy snow combined with wind during the most recent storm caused widespread infrastructure issues.

Prepare in advance

Build an emergency kit that includes flashlights, battery-operated radio, extra batteries, bottled water, warm clothing and blankets, and more.

Plan for medical needs that may be impacted by a loss of power.

Plan for heating and/or cooling for your home.

Many customers still need to do this, as was evident in the last storm. To receive text, email, and voice notifications in the event of an outage, update your contact information by filling out the form on the Liberty Contact Us page and selecting “update contact information” in the “topic” box, or call customer care at 1-800-782-2506.

View updates on the Liberty Outage Map or follow them on social media: Twitter (@LibertyUtil_CA) and Facebook (@LibertyUtilitiesLT).

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Forecasts can change rapidly. Liberty teams continue to monitor the weather closely and prepare to respond if needed. Please stay tuned to your local news sources like South Tahoe Now, and take steps now to prepare for the potential for extreme weather.