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Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024

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Widespread morning frost then sunny, with a high near 48. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Overnight, clear, with a low around 24. North northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

Around the State of Oregon

Leaders in the Pacific Northwest are preparing for potential public safety concerns following last night’s election results.

Elected leaders and law enforcement in both Oregon and Washington have been very public with their plans and responses to any unrest. Residents in the region also remember the unrest that followed the last two presidential elections, particularly the 2016 election.

In Oregon, Gov. Tina Kotek’s office says she has not activated the Oregon National Guard, noting, “The Governor’s office is closely monitoring and coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies to ensure Oregon voters can safely cast their ballot.”

If the Oregon National Guard is activated, the governor’s office said the number of troops and their roles would depend on the needs requested by law enforcement.

“In the lead-up to the election, the Governor has asserted voter intimidation or any criminal act to undermine the upcoming election or threaten public safety is un-American and will not be tolerated,” Kotek’s office said, pointing to a letter Kotek signed with other elected officials calling for “respectful civic participation.”

The Oregon Military Department said while the National Guard is not on stand-by, they are ready to support law enforcement if asked. Officials added that the Oregon Department of Emergency Management is working with tribal, state, local, and federal agencies.

 

EUGENE, Ore.— The former owner of a Bend, Oregon-based microbrewery equipment company was sentenced to federal prison today for defrauding nearly two dozen customers out of more than $880,000.

Matthew Mulder, 52, was sentenced to 21 months in federal prison and three years’ supervised release. He was also ordered to pay $887,116 in restitution to his victims.

Mulder used his company, WeCan Brewing Systems, LLC, which he co-founded in 2014, to solicit payments for custom-built microbrewery systems, keg washers, and other industrial brewing products. Beginning in at least January 2017 and continuing through June 2018, Mulder solicited and accepted orders for equipment he knew his company was not capable of fulfilling. When customers asked for updates on their orders, Mulder falsely stated that they were on schedule or nearing completion. 

At the same time, Mulder would entice customers to make additional payments by sending emails and text messages that included photos of nearly-completed orders prepared for other customers. He would then send the customers fake invoices for shipping costs, which they would pay. Many customers received nothing from Mulder following those final shipping payments. 

During the fraud, Mulder solicited and accepted new customer contracts requiring large down payments that he would in-turn use for personal expenses, to pay off loans, and to pay suppliers.  In total, Mulder knowingly and intentionally defrauded 23 customers out of more than $880,000.

On February 19, 2020, a federal grand jury in Eugene returned a seven-count indictment charging Mulder with wire and mail fraud. He pleaded guilty to all counts on April 3, 2024. 

This case was investigated by the FBI and Bend Police Department. It was prosecuted by Gavin W. Bruce, Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon.

 

A Roseburg man is in jail on sexual corruption charges following an investigation by the Winston Police Department.

On October 30, 2024, Winston PD began investigating Bailey Ray Hoover, 26, of Roseburg. According to police, it was found that Hoover had engaged in an online relationship with a juvenile and eventually agreed to meet the juvenile for sexual contact. Hoover attempted to meet the juvenile in Roseburg and was subsequently arrested.

Hoover was charged with Online Sexual Corruption of a Child in the first and second degree for Luring a Minor.  Hoover was lodged at the Douglas County Jail.

 

The second highest-ranking official at the state Department of Forestry was fired last week after an investigation determined he had a sexual relationship with a subordinate for about two years, records released Monday by the the agency show.

Deputy Forester Mike Shaw had been on paid administrative leave since Aug. 6.

His last day with the department was Thursday, according to his termination letter. Shaw was paid an annual salary of $192,288. The department released Shaw’s termination letter and a summary of an investigation into his conduct on a public records request, as well as questions from the news organization about Shaw’s employment status. Shaw could not be reached for comment Monday.

The Forestry Department asked the Oregon Department of Corrections inspector general to investigate Shaw’s relationship with the subordinate. That inquiry began on Aug. 26 and was conducted by Christina Towers, a corrections inspector. The investigator uncovered hundreds of texts, as well as emails, between Shaw and the woman showing the two were engaged in a sexual relationship, according to the report summary. 

The woman told Shaw, who is married to another Forestry employee, that she loved him and Shaw replied that “he couldn’t give her what she wanted.”

 

On Thursday, October 31, 2024, at 5:55 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Hwy 140, near Dean Creek Road, in Jackson County.

The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Chevrolet Silverado, operated by Anthony Joseph Grubb (44) of Grants Pass, struck a pedestrian, Robert Allen Dishman (68) of Yreka (CA), who was crossing the highway. The operator of the vehicle remained on scene and cooperated with investigators.

The pedestrian (Dishman) was declared deceased at the scene. The operator of the Chevrolet (Grubb) was not injured.

The highway was impacted for approximately 2.5 hours during the on-scene investigation. The cause of the crash is under investigation. OSP was assisted by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and ODOT.

 

Two young men are dead after two separate crashes happened nearly simultaneously in Josephine County.

At around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, first responders arrived at the 15300 block of Water Gap Road in Williams for a report of a car crash. There, a 16-year-old boy was found dead in his vehicle. Officials say he wasn’t wearing his seatbelt at the time of the crash.

Nearly 30 minutes later, a call for another car crash came in at the intersection of Redwood and Jenkins Avenue in Grants Pass. Responders found a car in a ditch with the 23-year-old driver dead inside. Officials say 23-year-old Trevor Aron Dimick was traveling south on Jenkins Avenue when he failed to stop at a stop sign and struck a tree.

Josephine County Sheriff Dave Daniel says both these crashes are the result of speed, with the weather also acting as a factor in the Williams crash. The Oregon Department of Transportation recommends drivers should slow down, watch for hydroplaning conditions and keep a safe distance from other cars when traveling in wet weather.

 

The Oregon State Fire Marshal is helping 40 fire departments across the state reduce wildfire risk.

Three-million-dollars is being distributed. Most fire departments will get around 75-thousand dollars for projects that reduce fuels for fires, including chipping debris, neighborhood cleanup days, and creating fire breaks near vulnerable communities.

 

A teacher in the Newberg School District is accused of giving alcohol to a student.

Newberg-Dundee Police say they investigated a tip and arrested 41-year-old Joshua Luciani for allegedly giving alcohol to a 16-year-old female student. Luciani was charged with a misdemeanor of Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor.

The case was referred to the Yamhill County District Attorney.

 

Oregon’s Attorney General has reached settlement agreements with two manufacturers of generic drugs.

Heritage Pharmaceuticals and Apotex will pay a combined 49-million dollars for alleged price-fixing. They’re accused of violating both federal and Oregon antitrust laws. The companies will also cooperate with other investigations into 30 corporations and 25 individual executives.

The settlements still need approval from other states that are involved.

 

A storied Oregon summer camp that has offered youth nature programming for 100 years is teetering on a fiscal cliff. Camp Namanu says it will run out of reserve funds by the end of the year unless supporters can come up with $1 million in donations.

Management at Camp Fire Columbia, the nonprofit that runs Camp Namanu, cited a perfect storm of rising labor costs, inflation and supply chain issues in a letter to families last week. Organizers say they’ve already cut expenses and are confident school-year programming and the 2025 summer camp season will survive — as long as fundraising efforts are successful.

Non-refundable registration fees have been slashed to $50, however, in acknowledgement of the dire financial situation.

 

Average gasoline prices in Oregon are up according to GasBuddy’s survey of 1,307 stations in Oregon.

Prices in Oregon are rising again and higher than most places in the nation.

Neighboring areas and their current average gas prices:

• Klamath Falls – $3.26 per gallon to $3.73 per gallon.
• Medford- $3.53 per gallon.
• Salem- $3.48 per gallon.
• Portland- $3.74 per gallon.

are 6.4 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 72.3 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has declined 1.3 cents in the last week and stands at $3.52 per gallon- the lowest level since 2021. A

ccording to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Oregon was priced at $2.88/g Sunday while the most expensive was $4.59/g, a difference of $1.71/g. 

The national average price of gasoline has fallen 2.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.05/g Monday. GasBuddy data is compiled from more than 11 million weekly price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country.

 

Bob Sallinger, a pillar of Oregon’s conservation community and a driving force in wildlife advocacy, died suddenly at the age of 57 on Wednesday.

His death leaves a deep void in Oregon’s environmental landscape and among his friends and family. As a conservation stalwart, Sallinger helped scuttle plans to develop West Hayden Island, pushed through a plan to protect swaths of Elliott State Forest from logging and successfully partnered with an organization advocating for feral cats to protect urban birds — to list just a few of the victories lauded by friends and colleagues.

 

In the days after Sallinger’s death, conservationists and activists have extolled his impact on the state, listing off countless projects he spearheaded or was actively involved in. He worked legendarily long hours, they said, was technically versatile and a good speaker, regularly took on new environmental issues, and was a reliable partner. His family has not yet said how he died.

 

As wildfire increasingly impacts communities across the state, the Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is working with communities to improve their resilience through newly awarded grant funds.

The OSFM awarded $3 million to 40 communities across the state to create defensible space and other wildfire risk reduction projects.  Earlier this year, local fire agencies, cities, and counties applied for the grant. The OSFM received 58 applications totaling $4.1 million, highlighting the critical need for funding for these projects. Agencies are in the process of accepting awards. The historic 2024 wildfire season revealed the importance of defensible space and reducing risk. More than 1.9 million acres burned but despite these unprecedented conditions, structure loss and damage were minimal. Every loss is hard and minimizing these losses is a priority for first responders.  The summer of 2024 also showed the critical need for the OSFM and our partners to continue that work as Oregon grapples with the growing wildfire crisis.

The projects funded include things like creating fire-resistant landscapes around residential, commercial, and municipal buildings or other critical infrastructure; locally managed cleanup days, debris disposal days, or chipper programs; fuel mitigation on county properties or parks; and communitywide fire breaks or greenways that directly protect vulnerable communities or critical infrastructure.

The OSFM is dedicated to finding funding solutions to continue these projects. Defensible space is not a one-time project; it requires continuous attention and upkeep to help keep our communities safe from wildfire.

 

BLM Positions Available for Resource Advisory Board

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking citizens with an interest in public lands management to fill vacant positions on its Western Oregon Resource Advisory Council. Applications are due November 15, 2024.

The Western Oregon RAC provides advice and recommendations on all aspects of public land management to the BLM’s Coos Bay, Medford, Roseburg, and Northwest Oregon Districts, as well as part of the Lakeview District. The Council is made up of citizens that represent diverse interest areas and organizations, including conservation, outdoor recreation, state and local government, academia, and forest management.

The 15-member Western Oregon RAC has four positions open for public application through November 15, 2024. The BLM is seeking interested individuals who represent:

• Energy and mineral development; commercial timber industry; organized labor or non-timber forest product harvester groups; developed outdoor recreation; off-highway vehicle use; commercial recreation activities; or non-industrial private forest landowners.
• National, regional, or local environmental organizations; dispersed recreation; archeological and historical interests; wildlife or hunting organizations; or watershed associations.
• State, county, or local elected office; represents Indian Tribes; is a teacher or school official; represents the public-at-large; or is employed by a state agency responsible for the management of natural resources, land, or water.

“The diverse membership of the Western Oregon RAC helps ensure that BLM land managers get the varying perspectives they need to achieve their mission, which is to manage the public lands for multiple uses,” said Heather Whitman, the Designated Federal Official for the Western Oregon RAC.

Member of the Western Oregon RAC typically serve a three-year term. The Council meets two to four times per year, both virtually and in-person at various locations in western Oregon. All applicants must be Oregon residents. Although members serve without monetary compensation, travel and per diem expenses are reimbursed.

To receive an application, contact Western Oregon RAC Coordinator Megan Harper at (541) 751-4353 or by email at m1harper@blm.gov. Individuals can also download an application at.blm.gov/get-involved/resource-advisory-council/apply.

Individuals may submit their signed application and letter of recommendation by email to m1harper@blm.gov, by mail to the BLM, Coos Bay District Office, Attention: Megan Harper, 1300 Airport Lane, North Bend, OR 97459, or deliver in person to the same address.

 

As Oregon heads into the back side of fall, what does the weather have in store?

The signs are still pointing towards a weak La Niña winter, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and snow is already falling in the mountains while rain soaks the valleys. La Niña was favored to emerge between September and November, said Marissa Anderson, a spokesperson for NOAA. Of course, it is already November, but Anderson said there was still a 60% chance of the pattern emerging and it was expected to persist from January to March.

For November, NOAA is predicting equal chances that the entire state of Oregon has above-normal, near-normal and below-normal temperatures. Basically, temperature-wise, that means anything could happen. And, with a weak La Niña, that “anything” could also change more frequently. As far as precipitation, most of the state is favored to have above-average levels of rain, snow and everything in between.

For 2025, we are likely to start off wet but not too wet in the first week, then maybe a small break, before returning to wet conditions, especially the northern half of the state.

 

The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) is committed to supporting safety, and preparedness during election periods and beyond. OEM emphasizes the importance of addressing hate speech and bias crimes that impact our communities.

Understanding Hate Crimes:

A hate crime is defined as a crime motivated in part or whole by bias against another person’s actual or perceived protected class—including race, color, disability, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Examples of hate crimes include:

• Racist or discriminatory graffiti.
• Theft or destruction of symbols such as Pride flags.
• Threats involving slurs or derogatory language.
• Physical assault based on someone’s identity.

Reporting Hate Crimes:

If you or someone you know experiences a hate crime, it is crucial to report the incident. Oregon residents have access to the following reporting resources:

Non-Emergency Bias Response Hotline
Phone: 1-844-924-BIAS (1-844-924-2427)
Available: Monday – Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Pacific Time

Details: Trauma-informed operators are ready to assist. Interpretation services are available in over 240 languages. If you call outside of business hours, please leave a message, and someone will return your call.

Online Reporting:

Bias crimes and incidents can also be reported via the Oregon Department of Justice’s Bias Crime Reporting website.

Support:

An important resource for Oregonians is the Voter Protection Hotline, managed by the Oregon Department of Justice. This hotline, launched earlier this month, will remain active until after the election to assist voters with non-emergency questions and concerns about the voting process. The hotline number is 971-673-4111, and messages are reviewed regularly, with calls returned within 24 hours on weekdays and on Monday following the weekend. Voters should call the hotline if they suspect or have experienced any types of voter intimidation, at a voter drop box or elsewhere.

Trauma-informed support is key when dealing with hate crimes. Being “trauma-informed” means understanding how trauma affects people. It means knowing how trauma can change a person’s feelings, actions and overall well-being. Being trauma-informed means, we create a safe and supportive space to help people heal without making things worse. It’s about showing empathy, knowing what the survivor needs, and giving the right care and support.

It’s been two months since Oregon recriminalized drug possession and new data from across the state is starting to show how the new law, which aims to deter drug use and offer treatment, is shaping up.

So far, more than 1,424 people have been arrested for drug possession, according to the Criminal Justice Commission, the state agency that researches and tracks Oregon’s criminal justice system. In most of those cases, defendants face other charges too, such as trespassing and theft. Between Sept. 1, when the new law went into effect, and Oct. 19, some 378 people have been arrested only on drug possession charges.

Oregon lawmakers recriminalized drugs earlier this year, amid growing frustration over Ballot Measure 110, which decriminalized small amounts of hard drugs and became associated with widespread public drug use. House Bill 4002 brought back criminal penalties for drug use, but also included provisions to ensure that substance use disorders are addressed in a health care setting rather than jail.

Under this new law, people facing drug possession charges have the ability to access treatment rather than face criminal penalties through a process called deflection. The law allows counties to design their own deflection programs or decide whether they want to participate at all. While a majority of Oregon counties are participating in deflection, only some had programs up-and-running in the first months of the law taking effect.

According to a memo sent last week to Gov. Tina Kotek’s office, obtained by OPB through a public records request, 213 people across 11 counties have been deflected. That’s slightly more people than the agency predicted would be deflected by this time.

 

A sophisticated group of thieves that hit banks and ATMs across California spent time in Oregon, renting out an Airbnb where federal agents found power tools, blowtorch equipment and the robbers’ construction vests and helmet disguises, according to a federal affidavit.

Investigators tracked some of the suspected crew members to the Airbnb in Welches, which had been rented from Oct. 16 to 22, according to the affidavit, but when FBI agents moved in on Oct. 19, the occupants had “fled in haste.

But agents did find what was left behind, the affidavit said: several large rolling toolboxes that contained “hundreds of pounds” of power tools, including portable saws, blowtorches, oxygen tanks, pry bars, sledgehammers and heavy-duty rope, as well as clothing the thieves apparently wore for the heists, including goggles, construction vests and helmets and face masks, the affidavit said.

Agents also discovered portable shades, which were sometimes used to cover windows to hide the crimes-in-progress, investigators said.

 

A bill to protect the Owyhee Canyonlands in southeastern Oregon is being introduced in Congress.

U.S. Representative Cliff Bentz is sponsoring the bill with Senator Ron Wyden doing the same in the Senate. Bentz says it’ll protect the land, plants, animals and communities. The bill will get a hearing later this month. He says it’s the result of hundreds of hours of negotiations and collaboration by those who live, work and recreate in Malheur County. They hope to get the bill passed by the end of year.

 

The Oregon State Marine Board is reminding boat owners to check their email. Owners with an email on file with the state won’t receive a renewal reminder by standard mail. They can renew registrations online. Boat owners without emails on record will still get a renewal notice in the mail.

 

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is making its way to Oregon as part of its four-thousand-mile trek from Alaska to Washington, D.C.

The 80-foot Sitka spruce was placed on a barge last night in Ketchikan, Alaska to be shipped to Seattle. From there, it will travel to Baker City, Oregon for one of about a dozen whistlestops as it makes its way to the eastern seaboard.

The 39-year-old spruce tree was harvested from Alaska’s Tongass National Forest earlier this month. It will arrive in D.C. on Thursday, November 21st.

 

A pig has tested positive for bird flu for the first time in the U.S. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the pig was from a backyard farm in Crook County, Oregon that has a mix of poultry and livestock.

The USDA says bird flu was found in other animals on the farm. Five pigs were euthanized and tested out of an abundance of caution. The USDA also says the swine did not display any sign of illness. According to the agency, one test came back positive, and two results came back negative. Test results are still pending for the other two.

The farm has been quarantined and other animals are under surveillance. The agency says there is no concern about the safety of the nation’s pork supply since the farm was not a commercial farm.The USDA also says the current risk to the public remains low.

 

The Food and Drug Administration has expanded a recall of Dynacare-brand baby powder made by the Dynarex Corporation.

The recall expansion is due to recent tests that indicate the possible risk of asbestos. The FDA says the recall is now affecting products in 35 states, including Oregon, California, and Washington. That’s up from just 12 states in September.The company says it has stopped the distribution of the products and is investigating to determine what caused the contamination of the talc.

 

Tax help volunteers are needed in Oregon.

The Department of Revenue’s Taxpayer Advocate is encouraging people to help. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly programs offer training to help find specific tax credits. This year, Oregon volunteers helped over 32-thousand people, which was an increase of 47-hundred people from 2023.

 

SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) recently approved a decrease in rates for Avista customers that goes into effect November 1, 2024. 

The PUC approves adjustments annually to the rates of the three regulated natural gas companies, including Avista Utilities, Cascade Natural Gas, and NW Natural, to reflect changes in the actual cost of wholesale priced natural gas. This annual adjustment, known as the purchased gas adjustment (PGA), allows companies to pass through their actual cost of purchasing gas to customers without a markup on the price. 

This decrease is largely due to the lower than anticipated price of natural gas last year as compared with projections when rates were set, which resulted in over-collection of revenues from customers last year. The over-collected funds are used to reduce collections from customers this year. Additionally, customers experienced a mild winter, which reduced the demand for natural gas services. 

Below is the average impact for each customer type as a result of this annual adjustment decision:

• Residential Customers – The monthly bill of a typical customer using an average of 47 therms per month will decrease by $6.15 or 8.7 percent, from $70.53 to $64.38.
• Commercial Customers – The monthly bill of a typical customer using an average of 204 therms per month will decrease by $28.26, or 10.7 percent, from $264.31 to $236.05.
• Industrial Customers – The monthly bill of a typical customer using an average of 3,641 therms per month will decrease by $550.84, or 24.7 percent, from $2,233.42 to $1,682.58. 

“Oregon’s purchased gas adjustment mechanism reflects that the cost of natural gas is driven largely by regional, national, and global factors outside the utility’s control, but it also creates incentives to keep utilities accountable for careful management within those market conditions,” said PUC Chair Megan Decker. “We are fortunate this year to see the stabilizing supply and demand of natural gas ease financial pressures on consumers.” 

To increase energy efficiency and save on future bills, review Energy Trust of Oregon’s current incentives and opportunities, including income-qualified offers and learn more about low-cost and no-cost tips to reduce energy consumption. For information about bill payment assistance options, available utility discount programs, and the Comfort Level Billing program that equalizes bill payments across winter and summer months, contact Avista at 800-227-9187 or view information online. Customers may also contact their local Community Action agency to request information on what assistance programs they may be eligible for and how to enroll. 

Avista serves more than 100,000 customers in portions of southwest and northeastern Oregon. 

 

With deer and elk migrating to their winter ranges, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is urging drivers to remain vigilant on the roads.

October and November are critical months for wildlife crossings, leading to an increase in animal-vehicle collisions. This seasonal shift means more wildlife may be spotted near roadways, posing risks to both animals and drivers.

To enhance safety, the ODFW recommends several precautions: Be Cautious in Dense Vegetation: Wildlife often hides in thick brush, making them hard to see until it’s too late. Drivers should be particularly attentive in these areas. Slow Down Around Curves: Curves can limit visibility, making it difficult to spot animals. Reducing speed in these sections allows for more reaction time. Expect More Animals: If one deer or elk is seen, be prepared for others to follow, as these animals often travel in groups.

The ODFW also highlights that collisions are a risk not just for large vehicles; smaller animals can pose hazards as well. Accidents involving wildlife can lead to serious injuries for both humans and animals.

Drivers are encouraged to report wildlife sightings and any collisions to local authorities, which can help improve wildlife management and road safety initiatives. As the season changes, the ODFW urges all motorists to prioritize safety to protect both themselves and Oregon’s wildlife during this critical migration period.

 

SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR HOME THIS FALL SEASON

As the leaves change color, fall weather arrives in the Pacific Northwest. The chill in the air and the falling foliage are reminders to take a moment to check the condition of your yard and tend to maintenance issues around your home.

“Fall is a great time to check the condition of your trees and a good opportunity to prune them before they become an issue once storms start,” said Jeremy Gee, Pacific Power’s vice president of health and safety. “Winter storms that bring down branches are a common source of power outages. Check around your property to see if any trees or branches could harm power lines if they fell. Some preventative work now could save you additional trouble and inconvenience related to power outages later.”

Use caution when pruning trees. Don’t use pruning tools or ladders near power lines. Always keep yourself and anything you’re handling at least 10 feet away from overhead power lines. Never try to remove a branch that is tangled or lying across a power line. Instead, call Pacific Power at 

1-888-221-7070. We’ll be happy to remove it for you.

Some additional tips for fall safety:

• Treat all electric lines with caution.
• Use only wooden and fiberglass ladders. Metal ladders conduct electricity.
• Be aware and steer clear of overhead electrical wires when installing, removing, cleaning or repairing gutters.
• Never use electrical equipment or tools near a pool or other wet areas such as puddles. Additionally, make sure outlets are equipped with a ground fault circuit interrupter, designed to automatically disconnect if the tool comes into contact with water.
• Plant trees and shrubs away from meters, switching cabinets and boxed transformers. Vegetation that blocks electrical equipment makes repairs and maintenance challenging and sometimes dangerous for utility workers.
• Have help when installing or adjusting a satellite dish or antenna. Make sure you’re working at least 10 feet away from overhead power lines.
• Underground power lines are just as dangerous as overhead ones. If your project involves digging, make sure the locations of underground power lines are marked. Call 811 to have underground utilities located and marked for free.

For more safety tips or to order free Pacific Power safety materials, call toll free at 800-375-7085 or visit PacificPower.net/Safety.

 

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