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Outage update from GVEA. WHAT A CRAZY STORM LAST NIGHT!!!!UPDATE 8pm – 8/9/2022
There are currently 32 outages affecting 308 members. One of these outages started at 4:30pm and is large, affecting 120 members.

All 11 line crews are still working and will continue into the evening, then some crews will start to take rest.

We estimate that all members will have power restored tomorrow.

UPDATE 4:30pm – 8/9/2022
There are currently 48 outages affecting 513 members. We recognize that these members have been without power for a while and we know it is inconvenient. Crews will continue to work around the clock to get power restored, but it will take time to identify the cause and make repairs. Your patience is appreciated, we are working as quickly as possible.

To report a downed tree, please call 907-452-1151. To view current outages, visit outage.gvea.com.

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UPDATE 11:30am – 8/9/2022

There are currently 93 outages affecting 1,007 members. Eleven crews of 32 linemen from GVEA, Fulford and NPC continue to work to restore your power as quickly as possible, but it will take time to address each of the outages. The majority of these outages are affecting 1-9 members. They are finding many trees on lines, downed power lines and damage to poles and lines.

To report a downed tree, please call 907-452-1151. To view current outages, visit outage.gvea.com.

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UPDATE 7am – 8/9/2022
There are currently 90 outages affecting 1,634 members. We know that many members have been without power overnight. Eight crews continue to work to restore your power as quickly as possible, but it will take time for crews to address each of the 90 outages. In each case, crews must identify the cause of the outage and then make repairs. They are finding lots of trees on lines, downed power lines and damage to poles and lines.

To report a downed tree, please call 907-452-1151.

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UPDATE 1:15am – 8/9/2022
Power has been restored to nearly 4,000 members; 4,284 members are still without power.

Eight crews will continue working through the night to restore power as quickly as possible.

The call center and dispatch center remain open to take member reports. To report downed power lines or a tree on a line, please call 907-452-1151.

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UPDATE 11:30pm – 8/8/2022
Power has been restored to 1,110 members; 7,017 members are still without power.

Eight crews will continue working through the night. They will focus on the larger outages first, smaller outages will take longer to restore.

The call center is now open. To report downed power lines or a tree on a line, please call 907-452-1151.

Remember, if you see trees on the line do not try to remove them. Trees that are in contact with an electric line may be live and can cause serious harm or even death.

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UPDATE 10:15pm – 8/8/2022
High winds continue to cause outages. At this time, 127 outages are affecting 8,202 members and the number continues to increase.

A call center is now being set up to help respond to members. GVEA dispatch is not able to answer the large volume of calls, they are focused on coordination with emergency services and line crews.

To report a tree on a line, please call 907-452-1151, follow the prompts and leave a message. If you see a dangerous situation, please call 9-1-1.

Remember, if you see trees on the line do not try to remove them. Trees that are in contact with an electric line may be live and can cause serious harm or even death.

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ORIGINAL POST:
Due to high winds, members in Fairbanks, North Pole and Eielson are experienced outages. There are currently 78 outages affecting 4,474 members.

All available crews are being dispatched. Information is available on the outage map at outage.gvea.com.
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